Gambling Awareness Support worker

Mallee District Aboriginal Services; Mildura; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mallee District Aboriginal Services in Mildura (VIC) is seeking a dedicated Gambling Support Officer to deliver education, information, support and advocacy for individuals facing gambling and financial problems. This fixed-term role supports the Culture and Community Connect team, focusing on cultural activities, healing, and harm-reduction education within Aboriginal communities.

Based in Mildura, the role involves community workshops, client record keeping and building strong partnerships

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Community Services/Social Work (or related field) or working towards it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven organisational and time management skills, with experience coordinating services, managing priorities, and delivering effective client support and referrals.

Responsabilités

• Deliver gambling harm awareness, budgeting education, provide support and advocacy and referrals.
• Facilitate culturally safe workshops, group activities and community programs that strengthen SEWB and cultural connections.
• Maintain accurate client records, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure quality service delivery.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder relations

Formation

Certificate IV in Community Services/Social Work (or related field)

Description du poste

Mallee District Aboriginal Services – Mildura VIC

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) committed to healing, supporting, serving and protecting Aboriginal communities across the Mallee region. Guided by our Elders and grounded by Our Lore, MDAS exists to strengthen the resilience, independence and wellbeing of our Mob. We walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of life – caring, empowering, educating and advocating so people can be their very best selves. Our programs span across health, wellbeing, family services, community support and culture. With deep community roots and strong regional presence, MDAS is moving confidently towards becoming a sector leading ACCHO known for its cultural authority and practical life-changing outcomes.

About the role

The role of the Gambling Support Officer is to provide high-quality community engagement services including education, information, support and advocacy to assist individuals in gambling and financial problems and make informed choices.

This role is a part of the Culture and Community Connect (CCR) team that has a focus of Cultural activities to promote healing, family gatherings to support family reconnection, cultural education and activities, gambling harm reduction education, AOD Harm reduction education, Community based suicide prevention workshops.

This is a fixed term role until 30th June 2028 and is based in Mildura.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver gambling harm awareness, budgeting education, provide support and advocacy and referrals.
• Facilitate culturally safe workshops, group activities and community programs that strengthen SEWB and cultural connections.
• Maintain accurate client records, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure quality service delivery.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Certificate IV in Community Services/Social Work (or related field) or working towards it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven organisational and time management skills, with experience coordinating services, managing priorities, and delivering effective client support and referrals.

Other Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Check
• Current Drivers License

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of 20th November 2026.