Community Educator - Gambling Support Service

About the role

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, which provides primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Southeast Queensland region, is recruiting a Community Educator for its Deadly Choices program. The role works with the Gambling Support Service to deliver fun, engaging education about gambling harm, empowering people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver interactive sessions on gambling, healthy choices and gambling harm
• Facilitate workshops, yarning circles and activities with community groups
• Engage with community at events, community days, health expos and other activities
• Use yarning, storytelling and games to make gambling education accessible
• Work with local services to connect people with gambling support
• Help develop creative resources, activities and campaigns
• Build relationships with Elders, community members, ACCHOs and Gambling Help Services
• Promote open conversations and reduce stigma around seeking support

Required profile

• Confident, outgoing person who enjoys facilitating groups and connecting with people
• Passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Interest, passion or experience in gambling harm prevention
• Enjoys being out in the community
• Current C Class driver's licence (QLD), criminal history check, Working with Children's Check (Blue Card) and First Aid and CPR
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Counselling, Social Work, Public Health or a related field
• Demonstrated experience delivering community education, workshops or health promotion activities
• Knowledge of gambling harm, addiction, trauma-informed practice and social determinants
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally safe practice (if applicable)

What we offer

• Part of Australia's largest community-controlled Aboriginal Health Service
• In-house training and programs through Growing Our Own Opportunities
• Weekly staff wellness activities, Gather and Grow yarns and award ceremonies
• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC and Rugby League Carnivals