Gambling Help Counsellor & Educator — Flexible Part-Time

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging (NFP)

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion leave

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Gambling Help Counsellor & Educator in Rockhampton to deliver client-centred counselling and education across the Gambling Help Service. The role supports individuals, couples and families affected by gambling, promoting wellbeing and healthier outcomes.

The incumbent will hold a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent, with demonstrated counselling experience and the ability to deliver education programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Counselling or equivalent is required.
• Experience in counselling settings, ideally addressing addiction/gambling.
• Experience delivering education and awareness programs to communities.
• Knowledge of strength-based approaches in trauma/addiction counselling.
• Case management skills with focus on outcomes and service improvement.
• Group facilitation and community education experience preferred.
• Current Driver's License is required.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic and non-judgemental gambling counselling to individuals and families.
• Promote public awareness about problem gambling and related social issues through targeted information.

Skills

Counselling experience

Empathetic approach

Public awareness

Case management

Group facilitation

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

Education

Diploma in Counselling

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Gambling Help Counsellor & Educator in Rockhampton to deliver client-centred counselling and education across the Gambling Help Service. The role supports individuals, couples and families affected by gambling, promoting wellbeing and healthier outcomes.

The incumbent will hold a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent, with demonstrated counselling experience and the ability to deliver education programs.