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

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 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

Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant with flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements. However please note that the position holder will be required to work a Monday evening shift (12- 8pm in office)

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 be actively working towards 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 $76,947.00 to $90,363.00 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.

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