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 Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) provides peer and professional support to young pregnant and parenting women (25 years and under), their children, and families living in the Brisbane City Council region. Through our Wellspring Hub, young women can access targeted family support, group programs, antenatal services, child health clinics, and GP services. This two-generation program supports both parents and children, celebrating the strengths of young mothers while addressing interconnected challenges such as housing, health, social isolation, employment, education, and income through an integrated approach. We are seeking a compassionate Family Support & Advocacy Worker to provide targeted, trauma-informed outreach and case management to young women and their families with high and complex needs. This role focuses on improving family functioning, housing stability, and community connections, while navigating systems such as child protection, health, education, and domestic and family violence services. This is a permanent full time employment opportunity at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award. Desired Skills and Experience Key Responsibilities Provide targeted outreach, home visiting support, coordinated case management, and advocacy to young pregnant and parenting women (25 years and under), their children, and partners. Conduct holistic family assessments, develop and implement support plans, and connect families with community resources to improve family functioning, housing stability, and community connections. Support positive parent–child interactions, promote school readiness, and assist with accessing antenatal, postnatal, and child health services, including through partnership with Mater Mothers’ Hospital. Provide advocacy, safety planning, and referrals for young women experiencing domestic and family violence, and assist families to navigate housing, child protection, and other key systems. Essential Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualification and experience in a similar role. Understanding of the issues faced by young pregnant and parenting women, their children, and partners. Experience providing targeted family support through assertive outreach and home visiting. Ability to assess needs, document plans, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with families in relation to children’s development. An understanding of the service system responding to young families in the Brisbane City Council area. More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description . In SEEK, click on Apply Now to access the Position Description through our careers page. For more information, please email hr@micahprojects.org.au . Benefits of working at Micah Projects 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 Friday 12 September , 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.
