Relationships Australia (QLD) Hiring for Gambling Help Service (GHS) Counsellor/Community Educator Job at Maroochydore Full Time

About Us

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services. We are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and support services, and value social justice and inclusion.

About the Role

We are currently seeking applications for a permanent part-time (45 hours per fortnight) Gambling Help Service (GHS) Counsellor and Community Educators located at our Maroochydore venue.

Note that a requirement of the role is to work an evening shift (until 8pm) in order to meet business requirements.

The purpose of the role is to provide high standard of gambling counselling to individuals, couples and families, and to promote greater public awareness about the social issues associated with problem gambling through the provision of information to specific target groups and the community.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide therapeutic counselling to reduce the impact and severity of those affected by problem gambling and their friends and family, and to enhance their personal wellbeing
• Provide primary community education interventions, such as the provision of information, to raise awareness about the impacts of gambling and the promotion of responsible gambling practices
• Provide secondary community education responses aimed to enhance capacity within the Queensland human services system and the gaming industry through the provision of information, education and workshops about how to identify and respond to problem gambling in the community
• Build partnerships with key RAQ GHS stakeholders, including the community, government and gaming industry, to actively facilitate the engagement and referral to RAQ GHS services and ensure clear referral pathways for people accessing RAQ gambling help services

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have

• Relevant undergraduate qualifications in behavioural science, psychology, counselling or social work,
• Experience working therapeutically with addiction, specifically gambling, in a variety of settings (e.g. individuals, couples, families and groups).
• Have knowledge of and the ability to apply relevant legislation and regulations relating to relationships counselling
• Have the ability to deliver presentations to members of the public and other community agencies as part of the community education role.

The salary being offered is circa $76,947 to $90,363 per annum pro rata, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation.

What We Can Offer You

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave
• A supportive team environment and opportunity for professional development
• Generous salary packaging options available of up to $15,900 per annum
• Paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now button. To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria outlined in the About You section of the Position Description (Position description can be viewed when you begin to apply).

Applications close at 4pm 12 November 2022. Previous applicants need not apply.