Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description
BDVS is the specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. BDVS is funded by the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety to provide free and confidential services to adults and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence. BDVS has a focus on achieving safety and stability for the individuals and families that we support.
Working from contemporary evidence based best practice models, BDVS provides an array of services including crisis and case management, outreach, groups, safety planning, court support, information and referral, programs for men who perpetrate DFV, and psycho-social education on the dynamics of domestic and family violence.
BDVS is committed to ensuring the service is accessible and inclusive by providing outreach and mobile services that meet people in locations which are safe and suitable to their circumstances, whether that be at home or in the community.
In leading the Brisbane Region High Risk Team and promoting cross-agency partnerships and collaborations at a local level, BDVS works within an integrated response framework across all programs and activities. An integrated service response aims to facilitate and coordinate appropriate and consistent responses to women and children affected by domestic and family violence and provide consistent responses to perpetrators that support victim safety, including appropriate responses for victims in high-risk situations.
BDVS is committed to recognising diverse relationships, family structures, and unique circumstances of each person's experience in the context of culture, socio-economic status, health and disability status, and sexual orientation.
As a Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate you will play a key role in BDVS’s First Response team, providing immediate support to women and others affected by domestic and family violence. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and manage intakes for incoming referrals from individuals and partner services.
This is a full-time employment opportunity at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Receive and triage referrals from stakeholders including QLD Police Service, Housing, Child Safety, Corrections, and other stakeholders for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.
Provide timely responses via telephone, in-person, and outreach to reduce barriers to access.
Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and complex risk assessments, including determining immediacy of risk, identifying immediate needs, and implementing crisis safety plans within tight timeframes.
Assess situations and make appropriate internal and external referrals for follow-up support and services.
Participate in case coordination and multidisciplinary responses as required.
Essential Criteria:
Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment: Extensive experience supporting individuals in crisis, with the ability to identify vulnerabilities, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and develop tailored safety and needs plans.
Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Knowledge: In-depth understanding of current theory, practice, and gendered analysis of domestic and family violence, applying a trauma-informed approach to support, advocacy, and intervention.
Legislation & Case Coordination: Proven ability to work collaboratively with government and non-government agencies within a case coordination model.
Knowledge of, or capacity to quickly acquire, relevant legislation including the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (Part 5A Information Sharing), Child Protection Act 1999, and the Family Law Act.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
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Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications is Monday 27 July 2026, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
