Community Educator - Gambling Harm & Health Promotion

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health is seeking a Community Educator for the Gambling Support Service to deliver engaging gambling harm education within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. You will work with the Deadly Choices team to yarn with people in community settings and at events.

The role focuses on culturally safe outreach, interactive sessions, and collaboration with local services to connect people with appropriate gambling support.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Qld Blue Card).
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of gambling harm, trauma-informed practice, and social determinants impacting communities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with diverse audiences.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging sessions about gambling, healthy choices and gambling harm.
• Facilitate workshops, yarning circles and activities with community groups.
• Attend Deadly Choices events, community days, health expos and related activities.
• Use storytelling, games and activities to make gambling education engaging and relatable.
• Collaborate with local services to connect people with appropriate gambling support.
• Help develop creative resources, activities and campaigns speaking to our communities.
• Build strong relationships with Elders, community members and Gambling Help Services.
• Encourage open conversations to reduce stigma around seeking support.

Skills

Facilitation

Community engagement

Public speaking

Gambling harm knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Diploma in Health Promotion

Job description

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health is seeking a Community Educator for the Gambling Support Service to deliver engaging gambling harm education within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. You will work with the Deadly Choices team to yarn with people in community settings and at events.

The role focuses on culturally safe outreach, interactive sessions, and collaboration with local services to connect people with appropriate gambling support.