Gambling Help Service Community Educator
Gambling Help Service Community Educator
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Job Description
About Us
As Queenslands leading support for relationship wellbeing we inform help and connect people to develop the awareness knowledge and skills necessary for a happier and healthier life.
Guided by research understanding and compassion we aim to have a positive impact on the social consequences of relationship breakdown like disconnection loneliness and isolation. We help individuals partners and families understand and navigate their challenges promoting care and safety and embracing diversity to build strong connected communities. We are committed to constantly expanding our knowledge leading conversations about relationships mental health and the importance of social connection.
There is always hope. Together well find a way to healthier relationships.
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a dedicated Gambling Help Community Educator to join our team based from our Ipswich venue. This is a parttime role 45 hours a fortnight) with the flexibility to work both in the office and from home.
In this role you will adopt a public health approach to champion harm minimisation strategies and increase awareness of gamblingrelated harm through meaningful community engagement and education. Operating within a harm minimisation framework you will design and deliver targeted educational interventionsspanning primary secondary and tertiary levelsto shed light on the impacts of gambling and promote safer gambling practices. By building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and delivering impactful community education programs you will play a pivotal role in driving engagement with RAQs Gambling Help Services and establishing seamless referral pathways to support individuals in need.
Additionally you will:
Develop and implement comprehensive community education and engagement strategies to raise awareness about gamblingrelated issues and promote harm minimisation practices.
Collaborate with key stakeholders within industry and community to build partnerships create effective referral pathways and ensure alignment with RAQs statewide approach to gambling help services.
Maintain confidentiality and duty of care including identification and assessment of domestic and family violence child safety threat of harm to self or others and other risk factors; and take appropriate steps as required by organisational policy and procedure.
Understand and meet legislative and funding requirements including collecting and recording statistical data in a timely and accurate manner.
Organise and facilitate network meetings and events
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is committed to ongoing professional growth eager to participate in supervision and development opportunities and open to feedback. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team environment. A deep understanding of and respect for diversity and inclusion is essential as is the ability to interact sensitively with stakeholders from various social and cultural backgrounds. You should be proactive and innovative with a capacity to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. High levels of professionalism integrity and accountability are crucial with a track record of gaining trust through honest and authentic interactions.
Additionally you have:
Relevant Undergraduate qualification in Behavioural Science Psychology or Social Work/Community Development or Education.
Demonstratedability to develop and deliver education and awareness programs as well as an understanding of theoretical frameworks and models of adult education and community development
Demonstrated experience in engaging with various community sectors and ability to build key stakeholder engagement with RAQ.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement/ development strategies.
We Can Offer You
The salary is being offered between $84000.00 to $98000.00 per annum to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:
A healthy worklife balance; Were proud of our supportive and flexible culture. In this role youll gain invaluable skills and experience that can help you build a solid foundation for your career around a fantastic community.
Additional annual leave over the Christmas period annual leave loading and study leave.
Salary packaging options available of up to $15900 which will significantly increase the value of takehome pay.
Paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts.
How to Apply
To apply send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this role. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now!
Applications Close Sunday 4 May 2025
Employment Type
Part-Time
