Gambling Harm Educator, Community Outreach

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Staff Wellness activities

Gather and Grow yarns and award Cerem.

Growing Our Own Opportunities training

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd is seeking a Community Educator for the Gambling Support Service to deliver engaging education on gambling harm in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in and around Brisbane. You will work with Deadly Choices staff, Elders and local services to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

You will facilitate yarning circles and community workshops, using culturally safe approaches, storytelling and interactive activities to connect people with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering community education, workshops, or health promotion activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of gambling harm, trauma-informed practice, and social determinants.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging sessions about gambling, healthy choices and gambling harm.
• Facilitate workshops, yarning circles and activities with community groups.
• Engage with Deadly Choices events, community days, health expos and other activities.
• Use storytelling and interactive activities to make gambling education relatable.
• Connect people with the right gambling support when needed.
• Help develop creative resources and campaigns that speak to communities.
• Build strong relationships with Elders and community members.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Communication

Engaging groups

Cultural safety

Public speaking

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services or related field

Job description

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd is seeking a Community Educator for the Gambling Support Service to deliver engaging education on gambling harm in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in and around Brisbane. You will work with Deadly Choices staff, Elders and local services to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

You will facilitate yarning circles and community workshops, using culturally safe approaches, storytelling and interactive activities to connect people with