Program Assistant

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 purpose of the Crisis Accommodation Team is to provide oversight of motel management in the provision of crisis accommodation to eligible participants across Micah Projects homelessness teams for individuals and families.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced program assistant to provide administrative support to the Crisis Accommodation Management Team.

This is a full time employment opportunity until June 2027 at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Crisis Accommodation Management Team.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance of records related to IHR placements, vacancies, and sector engagement within Micah Projects’ systems.
• Provide logistical and administrative assistance for IHR motel bookings and placement tracking, ensuring alignment with program guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate and support team and stakeholder meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, note-taking, and action tracking.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a generalist administration role, preferably in a fast-paced, service delivery environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written accuracy, verbal clarity, and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and work both independently and collaboratively within team guidelines.
• Evidence of effectiveness of communication style, written and verbal skills, and IT competencies (including Microsoft Office and other IT systems).

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with the housing and homelessness sector or experience supporting frontline community service teams.

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, please see the attached Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Program Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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.