Gambling Help Service Community Educator
Gambling Help Service Community Educator
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Job Description
About Us
At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) we are proud to be Queenslands leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier healthier lives. Through education counselling and community programs we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate lifes challenges.
Our work promotes care and safety embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships mental health and social connection.
By joining Relationships Australia Queensland you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
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 Metro North team. This role will be based from both our Strathpine and Springhill venues in a parttime (37.5 hours a fortnight) role.
In this role youll utilise a public health approach to promote harm minimisation strategies and increase awareness about gamblingrelated harm through community engagement and education. Youll work within a harm minimisation framework providing primary secondary and tertiary education interventions to raise awareness about the impacts of gambling and promote safe gambling practices. By building partnerships with key stakeholders and delivering community education programs youll play a crucial role in facilitating engagement with RAQs Gambling Help Services and ensuring clear referral pathways for those 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 18 May 2025
Employment Type
Part-Time
