About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Gambling Community Engagement Officer 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 the incumbent to be based in the Parramatta & Penrith offices (4 x days per week) as well as provide services across the 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 relationships with external providers across the region
• 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
• provide counselling to gamblers and their family members.

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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 Gambling Community Engagement Officer who has:

• a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or relevant field
• a current or willingness to obtain a Working With Children’s Check (WWCC)
• registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Association of Social workers or equivalent
• a demonstrated understanding and experience in complying with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines
• a demonstrated experience conducting a range of community engagement activities
• strong interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members and stakeholders
• experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities (desired).

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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.