Gambling Harm Prevention Educator — Community Outreach

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly staff wellness

In-house training opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd (IUIH) invites applications for a Community Educator – Gambling Support Service in Windsor, QLD. As part of the Deadly Choices team, you will take education out into communities, running yarning circles, workshops and events to discuss gambling harm in culturally safe, engaging ways.

You’ll work with Elders, ACCHOs and Gambling Help Services to raise awareness, reduce stigma and connect people with support.

Qualifications

• Driver's Licence required
• Working with Children Check required
• Criminal History Check required
• First Aid and CPR required
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Health Promotion or related field
• Experience delivering community education/workshops or health promotion activities
• Knowledge of gambling harm and trauma-informed practice
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging sessions about gambling and healthy choices
• Facilitate workshops, yarning circles and activities with community groups
• Engage at Deadly Choices events, community days, health expos and other activities
• Use storytelling, games and interactive activities to make gambling education relatable
• Connect people with the right gambling support services
• Develop creative resources, activities and campaigns for communities
• Build strong relationships with Elders, community members and gambling help services
• Encourage open conversations to reduce stigma around seeking support

Skills

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

First Aid/CPR

Criminal History Check

Indigenous Community experience

Gambling harm knowledge

Facilitation skills

Cultural safety

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma

Job description

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd (IUIH) invites applications for a Community Educator – Gambling Support Service in Windsor, QLD. As part of the Deadly Choices team, you will take education out into communities, running yarning circles, workshops and events to discuss gambling harm in culturally safe, engaging ways.

You’ll work with Elders, ACCHOs and Gambling Help Services to raise awareness, reduce stigma and connect people with support.