Description:
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 DescriptionHome for Good works to find sustainable solutions for people who are homeless or for individuals, families and children who might become homeless without support. Located in inner-city Brisbane, a range of services are available for individuals and families including information, support, advocacy, health, recreational, and employment services.
These services are funded and compliant with Queensland Government Specialist Homelessness Program Guidelines.
The Transport and Support Worker will be part of the Street to Home team within the Home for Good Cluster. This role focuses on providing support and transportation services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, through both center-based and outreach services.
This is a casual opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 2 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and ExperienceKey Responsibilities:
- Provide support to participants presenting to the Home for Good office.
- Transport individuals and families to appointments, such as Rent Connect and Department of Housing, and assist with application processes.
- Complete actions on ETO, including phone calls to participants and external organizations to follow up on housing applications and tenancy concerns.
- Answer and triage phone calls appropriately.
- Complete, finalize, and submit housing applications, and set follow-up actions for applications requiring further information.
- Provide immediate crisis response to incoming referrals and triage them appropriately.
- Work flexibly within Street to Home and Homelessness Hub office to cover lunch breaks and team meetings as required.
- Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Contribute to a safe workplace in compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Essential Criteria:
- Commitment to social justice.
- Effective communication style, written and verbal skills, and IT competencies (including Microsoft Office and other IT systems).
- Commitment to cultural diversity and equity principles.
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Valid Driver’s License.
For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.
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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 other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
- Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
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 5pm, Friday 6 June 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.