Community Engagement Officer
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Job Summary
- Parttime (0.8 FTE) MaxTerm Long Service Leave Backfill with potential to be extended
- Based across the Eastern Metropolitan Region on the lands of the Wurundjeri People.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available with community-based outreach work across the catchment required.
- $51.23 - $54.39 per hour based on experience 12% Superannuation Generous Salary Packaging of up to $18550.
The Financial & Gambling Support Services team delivers support across the Eastern Metropolitan Region helping individuals families and communities reduce gambling harm and strengthen wellbeing. Our Community Engagement initiatives play a vital role in prevention early intervention and improving community awareness and access to Gamblers Help services.
Your role your impact
As the Community Engagement Officer youll lead communityfocused initiatives that reduce gambling harm and support stronger healthier communities. Working closely with Program Leads program teams schools community organisations and statewide networks your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the implementation of the Community Engagement Plan ensuring activities effectively raise awareness and minimise gambling harm across the region.
- Delivering highquality education programs including the Schools Education Program to young people families and community groups.
- Building and maintaining strong community partnerships collaborating with local organisations networks and stakeholders to expand engagement opportunities.
- Contributing to program planning reporting and evaluation preparing documentation that meets funding contractual and organisational requirements.
- Representing Financial & Gambling Support Services at events stakeholder meetings statewide networks and Gambling Harm Awareness Week activities.
- Confidently representing Each in public settings engaging with community members partners councils and stakeholders to build meaningful connections.
- Attending council and external stakeholder events including adhoc evening and weekend work as required.
Who were looking for
Youre collaborative communityminded and passionate about health promotion prevention and reducing gambling harm. To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Knowledge of publichealth and harmminimisation frameworks relevant to gambling addiction and broader health and social issues.
- Experience in program planning evaluation and reporting with the ability to meet contractual and organisational requirements.
- Experience supporting staff in community engagement activities.
- Understanding of the gambling industry and gamblingrelated harm including how venues and gaming products operate.
- Experience delivering training workshops or community education programs adapting content to diverse audiences.
- Understanding of the Social Model of Health and the Social Determinants of Health.
- Knowledge of or experience within the notforprofit or community sector particularly in prevention or health promotion settings.
- A valid drivers licence with the ability to travel across the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
What will make you stand out
- Demonstrated understanding of gambling harm and effective prevention or earlyintervention approaches.
- Experience delivering youth or schoolbased education programs.
- Established community networks within the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
- Strong skills in needs analysis program evaluation or research.
- Exceptional relationshipbuilding and collaboration skills.
- Experience using GH Connect or similar client management systems
Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your best. We provide:
- Supportive & inclusive culture Work with likeminded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care in a team that values connection and collaboration.
- Flexible work arrangements Balance your way with hybrid options community-based work and flexibility to support your life outside of work.
- Great salary packaging benefits Boost your takehome pay with up to $15900 taxfree per year plus an additional $2650 for meals and entertainment.
- Free confidential wellbeing support Access our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
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Questions Contact Lucy Henderson (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) at
Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so dont miss out and apply today!
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Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps please check out our Hiring Process Guide.
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Employment Type :
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- Human Resources
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About Company
For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.Join us and be part of a t ... View more
