Lived Experience Peer Support Worker - GambleAware

About the role

Wesley Mission's GambleAware program offers a stepped, multimodal, person-centred approach to supporting people, families and communities affected by gambling harm. This part-time role (30 hours per week) is open to people with lived experience of gambling harm, who will offer practical, non-clinical support, guide clients through services and share their own stories to reduce stigma. It is based in Fairfield, Campbelltown, Narrabeen or Ashfield, on a SCHADS Award Level 3 salary.

Key responsibilities

• Build respectful, recovery-focused relationships with people affected by gambling harm.
• Provide individual support, regular check-ins and practical assistance to help clients stay connected with their goals.
• Share relevant aspects of your lived experience in a safe, purposeful and boundaried way.
• Help clients understand and navigate GambleAware and other community support services.
• Co-facilitate groups, community activities and engagement initiatives.
• Increase awareness of gambling harm, warning signs and available supports.
• Create welcoming, low-barrier pathways into GambleAware services.
• Work with counsellors, financial counsellors, community partners and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Lived experience of gambling harm or of a loved one's gambling behaviour.
• Willingness to share your experiences to support and empower others.
• Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, or working towards it.
• Working with Children check and National Police check (disclosable outcomes considered).
• Current NSW driver's licence and computer literacy.

What we offer

• Tax savings through salary packaging.
• Study leave and financial assistance through an educational assistance scheme.
• Fitness Passport membership and Blue Light Card membership.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program, including Manager Assist.

Applications are made online with a resume and cover letter stating your preferred location; the closing date is 23 November 2026.