Gambling Help Community Educator
About Us
At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate life’s challenges.
Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection. By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community? Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a dedicated Gambling Help Community Educator to join our team based from our Eight Mile Plains venue. This is a full-time role (75 hours a fortnight) with the flexibility to work both in the office and from home.
In this role, you'll utilise a public health approach to promote harm minimisation strategies and increase awareness about gambling-related harm through community engagement and education. You'll work within a harm minimisation framework, providing primary, secondary, and tertiary education interventions to raise awareness about the impacts of gambling and promote safe gambling practices. By building partnerships with key stakeholders and delivering community education programs, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating engagement with RAQ's Gambling Help Services and ensuring clear referral pathways for those in need.
Additionally, you will:
Develop and implement comprehensive community education and engagement strategies to raise awareness about gambling-related issues and promote harm minimisation practices.
Collaborate with key stakeholders within industry and community to build partnerships, create effective referral pathways, and ensure alignment with RAQ's statewide approach to gambling help services.
Maintain confidentiality and duty of care, including identification and assessment of domestic and family violence, child safety, threat of harm to self or others, and other risk factors; and take appropriate steps as required by organisational policy and procedure.
Understand and meet legislative and funding requirements including collecting and recording statistical data in a timely and accurate manner.
Organise and facilitate network meetings and events
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is committed to ongoing professional growth, eager to participate in supervision and development opportunities, and open to feedback. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team environment. A deep understanding of and respect for diversity and inclusion is essential, as is the ability to interact sensitively with stakeholders from various social and cultural backgrounds. You should be proactive and innovative, with a capacity to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability are crucial, with a track record of gaining trust through honest and authentic interactions.
Additionally, you have:
Relevant Undergraduate qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, or Social Work/Community Development or Education.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education and awareness programs, as well as an understanding of theoretical frameworks and models of adult education and community development
Demonstrated experience in engaging with various community sectors and ability to build key stakeholder engagement with RAQ.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement/ development strategies.
We Can Offer You
At RAQ, we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year, significantly increasing your net income.
Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period, on top of your standard annual leave.
Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave - because your downtime matters.
Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications? We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.
The salary is being offered between $84,000.00 - $98,000.00 per annum, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. Join us and experience a workplace where your wellbeing, growth, and success are our top priorities.
How to Apply
To apply, send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this role. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now!
Applications Close Wednesday 4 June 2025