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 Family Inclusion Network (FIN) is part of the Equity and Systems Change Cluster within Micah Projects. FIN works alongside parents with lived experience of the child protection and family support systems to improve policy, practice, and outcomes for families. Through advocacy, consultation, and collaboration with government and community stakeholders, FIN seeks to strengthen the voice of parents in systems design and reform, build partnerships that promote inclusion and respect, and contribute to fairer, more effective child and family support systems. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Advocacy Worker (Child Protection) to w ork with parents who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, the child protection system, and who are interested in contributing to systems improvement. You will use your child protection practice background to work in a trauma-informed way with parents, lived-experience workers, government and community stakeholders to design, plan, deliver, and support advocacy forums, consultations, and events. You will also produce reports and communication material that promote systemic change. This is a permanent full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award. Desired Skills and Experience Key Responsibilities Use child protection practice knowledge to augment our systems advocacy, project, and policy work. Mentor the team (including lived-experience workers) by sharing your practice expertise in supporting parents and groups. Participate in responding to parent enquiries and manage the parent enquiry function. Work alongside parents with lived experience of the child protection system to strengthen their voice and participation in systems reform. Essential Criteria: Relevant Human Services certificate, diploma or tertiary qualification and experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence in Child Protection Experience in system-level policy advocacy, or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills to complement your child protection experience. Evidence of high-level communication (written and verba)l 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. Desirable: Current first-aid certificate 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, 2 January 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.
