Support and Advocacy Worker

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.

The Hive Team support program participants to maintain or regain their independence, continue living safely in their home and actively participate in their The Hive is funded by the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS).

The intent of the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) is to provide low intensity basic care and supports to assist eligible people to increase their connection to their local community and live independently. The goal of QCSS is to empower participants to engage with their local community, increase their capacity to live independently and, as appropriate, facilitate access to the broader service system to further support vulnerable participants. There are two service types in QCSS, Direct Care and Support and Community Connection Support

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Support and Advocacy Worker, you will provide direct care to individuals to live as independently and safely as possible in their home as well as provide Community Connection Support to increase opportunities for participation in, and access to community of choice.

This is a casual employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with domestic activities, such as assisting with meal plans, meal preparation, cleaning, washing and general household responsibilities.
• Assist with household correspondence including making appointments, placing reminder calls, managing paperwork and bills, and using technology such as internet and mobile applications.
• Provide support to individuals to access essential services, such as the bank, post office, grocery shopping.
• Provide support to individuals to access and engage (or re-engage) with primary health services (e.g., general practitioner, community mental health team), including assistance to make and maintain appointments.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals' needs and report changes in supported person's wellbeing Demonstrated commitment to upholding child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of mental health, disability and drug and alcohol on a person's lifestyle, choices, and knowledge of providing a service appropriate to culture, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic status of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to use effective communication strategies and processes involving well developed interpersonal skills, an ability to advocate effectively, documentation of assessments and individual advocacy and support plans.
• Experience providing holistic social inclusion activities and events to people who may have a reduced awareness of their personal care and social support needs.

Desirable:

• Tertiary studies in human services or equivalent.
• Experience in continuous improvement processes.

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 Friday, 02 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.