Indigenous Gambling Harm Education Facilitator

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

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd (IUIH) invites applications for a Community Educator – Gambling Support Service to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South East Queensland. The role focuses on delivering engaging gambling harm education, using yarning circles, storytelling, and interactive activities in culturally safe ways.

You will collaborate with Deadly Choices staff, Gambling Harm Counsellors, Elders and local services to raise awareness, reduce

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Counselling, Social Work, Public Health, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering community education, workshops, or health promotion activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of gambling harm, trauma-informed practice, and social determinants impacting communities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and understanding of culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging sessions about gambling, healthy choices and gambling harm.
• Facilitate workshops, yarning circles and activities with community groups.
• Engage with community at Deadly Choices events, health expos and community days.
• Use storytelling, games and activities to make education engaging and relatable.
• Connect people with appropriate gambling support by working with local services.
• Develop creative resources and campaigns speaking to the communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Community engagement

Gambling harm knowledge

C Class Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate IV / Diploma in Community Services

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd (IUIH) invites applications for a Community Educator – Gambling Support Service to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South East Queensland. The role focuses on delivering engaging gambling harm education, using yarning circles, storytelling, and interactive activities in culturally safe ways.

You will collaborate with Deadly Choices staff, Gambling Harm Counsellors, Elders and local services to raise awareness, reduce