Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services.  We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children, families and communities.  We are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and support services, and are committed to social justice and inclusion. Find out more about our values, benefits and employee experience by watching this video!

About the Role
We are currently seeking applications for the fixed term part-time (60 hours per fortnight) role of GHS Community Educator in Gambling Help Service located at our Eight Mile Plains venue. This is a fixed term Parental Leave coverage role until December 2024.

The purpose of the GHS (Gambling Help Service) Community Educator role is to provide a high standard of service to the community by:

• Raising awareness about responsible gambling
• Promoting greater public awareness about the social issues associated with problem gambling by providing information to the community and specific target groups
• Supporting the community to link clients to GHS counselling services for individuals, couples and families as well as help other service providers to ease referral pathways into the GHS program

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide community education interventions and education to raise awareness about the impacts of gambling
• Provide information, education and facilitate workshops to identify and respond to problem gambling in the community
• Build partnerships with key RAQ – Gambling Help Service(GHS) stakeholders
• Ensure clear referral pathways for people accessing RAQ gambling help service

Workdays/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant, however, please note that some flexibility may be required depending on operational requirement, with some flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements. 

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have: 

• Relevant undergraduate qualifications in behavioural science, psychology, counselling or social work
• Demonstrated 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.

What We Can Offer You!

The salary being offered is between $80,963.63 to $87,125.54 per annum pro rata, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:

• 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
• Salary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay
• Additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts

How to Apply
To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter, outlining your demonstrated experience in each area. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Applications close at 4pm on 6 December 2023

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they received, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the advertisement closure date.