Gambling Help Educator: Empower Communities in Safer Living

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

Rewards platform

12 weeks parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Career development opportunities

Positive team culture

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland's Gambling Help Service in Cairns is seeking a Gambling Help Community Educator on a maximum-term, part-time basis (15.2 hours weekly) to deliver education and information, empower clients and strengthen community wellbeing.

You will design and run training, build partnerships with community organisations, collect outcomes data and contribute to continuous improvement, with a focus on safer gambling and early intervention.

Qualifications

• Certificate Level IV in Community Services or equivalent qualification.
• Experience developing and delivering training, education or community engagement programs.
• Demonstrated case management skills with a focus on outcomes, data and practice improvement.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• The ability to work autonomously in a mobile, community-based environment.
• Sound analytical, organisational and time management skills.
• A current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to meet community needs.
• A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• ASIST training or willingness to complete the training.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver community education and awareness programs focused on safe gambling and harm minimisation.
• Facilitate engaging workshops, presentations and training sessions for a diverse audience.
• Build strong relationships with community organisations, services and referral networks.
• Promote early intervention and improve awareness of gambling-related harm
• Collect and maintain accurate program data, outcomes and case studies.
• Research emerging trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve community outcomes.

Skills

Engaging communicator

Relationship building

Autonomy

Analytical mindset

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Certificate Level IV in Community Services

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland's Gambling Help Service in Cairns is seeking a Gambling Help Community Educator on a maximum-term, part-time basis (15.2 hours weekly) to deliver education and information, empower clients and strengthen community wellbeing.

You will design and run training, build partnerships with community organisations, collect outcomes data and contribute to continuous improvement, with a focus on safer gambling and early intervention.