Therapeutic Gambling Counsellor - Flexible 12-Month Roles

Wesley Mission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Wesley Mission is expanding its GambleAware services across NSW, offering roles to provide high-quality counselling to individuals, families and communities affected by gambling harm. The multidisciplinary team delivers accessible, compassionate, and evidence-informed support across face-to-face, telephone and digital channels.

We support ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and structured induction.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline.
• Demonstrated counselling experience, ideally in gambling harm, addictions or mental health.
• Current Working with Children Check and membership eligibility with ACA, PACFA, AASW or APS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred therapeutic counselling to individuals, couples and families.
• Provide counselling face-to-face, by telephone and through digital channels.
• Use a range of therapeutic approaches to support motivation, recovery, safety, and sustainable change.
• Participate in outreach, education, and community engagement activities that build awareness and reduce stigma.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, referral partners, and local services to create seamless pathways to support.

Skills

Counselling

Gambling harm

Mental health

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Professional membership

Education

Counselling/psychology/social work degree

Job description

Wesley Mission is expanding its GambleAware services across NSW, offering roles to provide high-quality counselling to individuals, families and communities affected by gambling harm. The multidisciplinary team delivers accessible, compassionate, and evidence-informed support across face-to-face, telephone and digital channels.

We support ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and structured induction.