Senior DFV Specialist

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.

BDVS is the specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region and 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, pro-grams for men who perpetrate DFV, and psycho-social education on the dynamics of domestic and family violence.

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 its 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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Dometic and Family Violence Specialist to work as part of the BDVS team and be responsible for providing training, education and case consultations to Family Response Facilitators at Yadeni Tago combined Family and Child Connect Service (FACC).

This is a permanent full time employment opportunity at level 6 of the SCHADS award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and assistance to Family and Child Connect staff to ensure meeting the three key functions of the service:
• Information, assessment, advice and/or referral for support,
• Active engagement and referral for support, and
• Support a Local Level Alliance (LLA).
• Provide specialised Domestic and Family Violence education, training and case consultations to Team Leaders, Family Response Facilitators, and the Leadership team at FACC, including mentoring through demonstrated or observed practice.
• Provide expert advice and assistance to Family Response Facilitators at FACC when required with screening and responding to risk and safety planning with families experiencing DFV risk referred into their service.
• Work in a Shared Leadership environment as outlined in Micah Projects Shared Leadership Charter

Essential Criteria:

• Degree qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences or relevant experience, knowledge, and in depth understanding of domestic and family violence dynamics
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally sensitive and trauma informed practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and families, and people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, The Child Protection Act 1999, and the Family Law Act
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in understanding the impact of domestic violence on children and family functioning and the ability to communicate, problem solve and negotiate with families in achieving improved safety and wellbeing

Desirable:

• Knowledge of disadvantage, poverty, health inequities, mental illness, homelessness, and complexity in our community

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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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 Passportfor 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 Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 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.