• Full time or part-time (28hrs p/w), fixed term until 30th June 2026. Located in the Parramatta and Penrith offices
• Opportunity to provide support to people in the community experiencing gambling related challenges or harm
• Base Salary HEO6, $99,455 - $107,216 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Community Engagement Officer (GambleAware) to be part of the GambleAware team, to provide counselling within the operating policies and related University policies to conduct effective community engagement with a range of stakeholders impacted by gambling harm.

The successful candidate will play a critical role by conducting effective community engagement with a range of stakeholders impacted by gambling harm across the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney GambleAware regions. They will also undertake treatment of gambling related issues for gamblers and their significant others.

This role will require travel and the incumbent to be based in the Parramatta & Penrith offices as well as provide services across the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney region. There may be the occasional requirement to work after hours and on Saturdays as required by the Manager.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Increase awareness of gambling harm, options for gambling treatment and how to make referrals among relevant agencies, stakeholders, and organisations
• Build strong relationships with external providers across the region and all GambleAware clinicians
• Coordinate events for target groups to increase the profile and delivery of key GambleAware messages
• Produce promotional and educational materials that are suitable for a variety of target audiences
• Conduct community presentations, participate in local community events and spend time with local community members
• Deliver community-based help-seeking and education sessions for a range of audiences including community, health, CALD and First Nations organisations.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Community Engagement Officer (GambleAware) who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or equivalent training/experience in a relevant field
• A current or willingness to obtain a Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• A valid NSW full driver’s license and vehicle
• Registered with AHPRA, Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Association of Social Workers, or equivalent professional bodies
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills including public speaking/presentation skills
• A demonstrated experience conducting a range of community engagement activities
• Experience in the treatment and assessment in the area of gambling (desirable)
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

To apply for this position, please address the selection criteria above and the following statement in a cover letter that you attach with your application:

• Please specify your preferred number of hours per week noting that full time is 35 and for part time we require a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply

Please address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) which can be submitted by clicking Apply Now.