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
The Supportive Housing Hope Street team are based at Brisbane Common Ground. Brisbane Common Ground is a permanent supportive housing model operated in partnership between Micah Projects and Common Ground Queensland (CGQ). CGQ is the property and tenancy manager and Micah Projects provides on-site supportive services.
Supportive housing operates from a Housing First framework and works to support people to sustain tenancies, create community connections and thrive in housing.
The purpose of the on-site support team, otherwise known as Supportive Housing Hope Street, is to:
Support tenants to sustain and maintain their tenancies
Build community and co-ordinate activities and events
Co-ordinate tenant needs, proactive engagement and provide crisis as well as planned support
Assist tenants to set and achieve goals and to thrive in housing.
Operate in partnership, build and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with the property and tenancy manager
Work strategically with other service providers and community organisations to ensure the work of the team is supported by and linked with all relevant services.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to provide management expertise, leadership, practice support and strategic direction for a diverse team of supportive services workers. You report to the Cluster Lead but have overall responsibility for managing daily operations, partnerships and strategic alliances as well as all staff on the team.
This is a full-time employment opportunity at Level 7 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Understand and foster a work environment using current best evidence based practice in the delivery of supportive housing.
Support wellbeing and resilience of the team whilst managing workloads and problem solving to maintain services to vulnerable people and people with a history of complex trauma.
Develop and maintain service approaches and systems that support effective work with people who may require co-ordinated systems of support and connection to sustain their housing.
Provide all aspects of team management required for effective practice, such as reporting, rostering and all aspects of service delivery
Essential Criteria
Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services and extensive experience, in supportive services practice, leadership and managing staff and organisational partnerships.
Demonstrated understanding of Housing First and Supportive Housing Models and commitment to the models.
Evidence of effectiveness of communication style, written and verbal skills, and IT competencies (including Microsoft Office and other IT systems).
Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and a working knowledge of equity and WHS principles.
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 Sunday 13 December 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.
