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About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia.  Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 320 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity.  We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people’s lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients’ aspirations and goals.  So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

Did you know, we are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace, and in 2021 we were ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Australia?

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. 

We are the difference

Uniting Country SA – Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

Position Location: Kadina

Position Status: Part Time FTE 0.40

Closing Date for Applications: 20th November 2023

The Gambling Help Service (GHS) delivers primary, secondary and tertiary interventions for problem gambling behaviour.

Primary interventions improve community understanding of problem gambling and associated issues.

Secondary interventions create collaboration with industry and venues to build relationships that enable identification and referrals. Strategies are also aimed at families, friends and communities who are affected by the gambling of others.

Tertiary interventions provide case management support that is culturally appropriate and includes individualised assessment, counselling, treatment and rehabilitation services.

The Gambling Help Practitioner will actively promote the service through tailored community education sessions throughout the region, including networking and collaborative partnerships.

Case management support, including counselling, is provided to those individuals who are affected by gambling behaviour and experiencing a range of issues and challenges. They will work in accordance with the philosophies of Uniting Country SA, and actively support positive change within disadvantages communities and individuals.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role. 

You will:

• Have a high level of communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and maintaining a positive relationship with clients.
• Have case management and counselling experience using harm minimisation strategies.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have an understanding of the issues, barriers and complex needs of people when faced with gambling harm.

It is essential for you to have: 

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Certificate lV (or above) in a Human Services related discipline e.g. Community Services, Case Management, Disability, Mental Health, Youth Work, etc.
• Relevant experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

A Diploma of Community Service (Financial Counselling) will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

A tertiary qualification in a Human Services related discipline e.g. Social Work will be highly regarded.  

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description.  You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.  

Refer to the Uniting Country SA Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Vicki Jacobs on 0436 473 682 for any questions concerning this position.

Please contact Laiken Bell – People and Culture Officer on 0466 503 880 for enquiries regarding the application process.