Gambling Help Community Educator | Gambling Help Services | CairnsEmployment Term: Maximum Term to 31 December 2026 | Part-time (15.2 hours per week)Location: CairnsRemuneration: $46.70 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)Applications Close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare QueenslandAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Your part in our UnitingCare teamThe Gambling Help Service provides counselling and support to individuals, couples and families experiencing gambling-related harmAs a Gambling Help Community Educator, you'll play a vital role working with clients and the community to provide education and information, focusing on empowerment and resilience outcomes for the client, family and community wellbeing. You'll work across communities to deliver engaging training and awareness programs that promote safer gambling practices and strengthen wellbeing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- In this varied and community-based role, you will: Design and deliver community education and awareness programs focused on safe gambling and harm minimisation.
- Facilitate engaging workshops, presentations and training sessions for a diverse audience.
- Build strong relationships with community organisations, services and referral networks.
- Promote early intervention and improve awareness of gambling-related harmCollect and maintain accurate program data, outcomes and case studies.
- Research emerging trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.




- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve community outcomes.

What you'll bring

- You’ll be an engaging communicator who enjoys connecting with people and empowering communities through education. A Certificate Level IV in Community Services or equivalent qualification.
- Experience developing and delivering training, education or community engagement programs.
- Demonstrated case management skills with a focus on outcomes, data and practice improvement.
- Strong relationship‑building and networking skills. The ability to work autonomously in a mobile, community‑based environment. Sound analytical, organisational and time management skills. Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications. A current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to meet community needs. A current Working with Children Check (Blue Check).ASIST training or willingness to complete the training.

What makes a difference for you?

- Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills ( up to $ 15,900)and meal entertainment ( up to $ 2,650) per annum.
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well‑being and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to ,

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and protected for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

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📌 Gambling Help Community Educator (Cairns Regional)
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📍 Cairns Regional