Family Homelessness Outreach 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 Families homeless outreach support Team supports families and individuals accommodated in motels and other emergency settings across Brisbane and families who are not eligible for the immediate housing response fund . Through team integration coordination with internal programs and external networks the team works to ensure quality service delivery aligned with departmental homeless guidelines. The team plays a central role in enhancing the consistency responsiveness and effectiveness of Micah Projects.

We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedFamily Homelessness Outreach Worker towork with participants who are ineligible for the Immediate Housing Response (IHR) Program.

Fixed term (until June 2026) full-timeemployment opportunitiesat Level 4of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Housing and Homelessness Hub to coordinate intake and follow ups for participants.
• Meet with families at the Housing and Homelessness Hub or in crisis accommodation.
• Make appointments with families and meet with them regularly to ensure constant engagement and communication.
• Coordinate with the Crisis Motel Management Team around vacancies and length of stays for families.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Human Services/Business/Administration certificate diploma or tertiary qualification and extensive experience or a combination of experience expertise and competence.
• First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Evidence of effectiveness of communication style written and verbal 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.

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria select the link to thePosition Description.

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Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packagingoption up to $15899 increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2650);
• Access to discounted fitness facilities throughFitness Passportfor you and your family;
• Access to free and confidentialEmployee 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 includingPortable 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 peoples 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 isFriday 24 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.