About Us

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 part-time (30 hours per week) role of Gambling Help Service (GHS) Counsellor and Community Educator, located at our Robina venue.

This is a fixed term role for Parental leave coverage until 1 November 2024.

The purpose of the Gambling Help Service (GHS) Counsellor and Community Educator 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 role will be approximately 3 days per week providing counselling and 1 day per week providing community education support, however,  division of hours may vary occasionally to suit GHS program needs and team movement.

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

• Employ an integration of contemporary theoretical and evidence-based approaches to inform counselling treatment for individuals, including family members and friends, who have been adversely affected by gambling.
• Operate within a client-centred practice which will support clients to work towards individual gambling change goals.

• Provide community education interventions, such as provision of information, to raise awareness about the impacts of gambling and the promotion of responsible gambling practices.

Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant, however please note that the position holder will may be required to work an evening shift (until 8pm) with 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,
• Experience working therapeutically with addiction, specifically gambling, in a variety of settings (e.g. individuals, couples, families and groups).
• Hold or willing to obtain membership with a relevant professional organisation that represents counsellors in Australia.
• 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
• 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
• Paid parental leave and 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 Apply Now!

Please note that We will be reviewing applications as they’re received, so we encourage you to submit your application before closer to advertisement.

Applications close at 4pm on 27 October 2023