3x Therapeutic Gambling Counsellor - GambleAware - Multiple LocationsSearching someone to delivering high‐quality, compassionate support to people experiencing gambling‐related harm or who are at risk of harm.Details3x Part- time positions: 30 hours per weekLocations:Windsor, Fairfield or KatoombaAbout usWesley Mission is a multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community.
We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.Our Vision is "A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters".
Commencing July ****, Wesley Mission is growing its GambleAware services, extending our reach across Blue Mountains & Western Sydney, Central Sydney, South West Sydney, and North Sydney & Central Coast.
This expansion reflects our longstanding commitment to harm reduction and ensures more individuals, families and communities can access timely, high‐quality support for gambling related harm.About the programGambleAware program delivers a stepped, multimodal and person‐centred approach to supporting individuals, families and communities affected by gambling harm.
Our work spans early intervention, therapeutic counselling, community engagement and education—focused not only on responding to harm, but also on reducing stigma, strengthening community capacity and increasing help seeking.We work collaboratively with local services, community partners and stakeholders to create accessible pathways to care and ensure support is responsive,



culturally informed and grounded in best practice harm reduction principles.About the roleAs part of our growing GambleAware team, you will contribute to delivering high‐quality, compassionate support to people experiencing gambling‐related harm or who are at risk of harmWorking within a multidisciplinary team, Our Gambling Counsellors will be expected to :Provide therapeutic counselling sessions, through evidence informed, person-centred practicePromote harm reduction, recovery and wellbeingConduct comprehensive intake assessments and risk assessments in line with clinical governance requirementsProvide face to face, phone and digital counselling in line with funding requirements and clinical practiceStrengthen community awareness and reducing stigma around gambling harm through a variety of outreach and community engagement initiativesWork collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless access to supportRelevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in Counselling or PsychologyUnderstanding and development in co-mobilities, addictions and/or gambling counsellingan understanding and knowledge of problem gambling issues, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health,



grief and lossdemonstrated skills & experience of a broad range of therapeutic approaches when working with individuals, couples and families.experience in community networking and building relationships to raise awarenessmembership of professional association (i.e. ACA, APS, PACFA)demonstrate highly developed communication skills in written and oral situations, with supportive & positive attitude toward all persons for whom there is responsibility, accountability or careexcellent time management, multi-tasking and follow-up skillswillingness to affirm Wesley Mission's vision, mission and valuescurrent NSW driver's licensecurrent Working with Children's Check.Police checks and clearancesexperience and training in addictions and/or gambling counsellingexperience in developing, facilitating and running support groups and Psychoeducation groupsability to work some evenings or SaturdayTax savings via salary packaging.Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW.Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services.Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)A highly engaged and values-driven workplace culture.Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values.
We are committed to providing an workplace in which children can feel safe and valued.The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 3X Therapeutic Gambling Counsellor - Gambleaware - Multiple Locations (Brisbane)
🏢 Wesley Mission
📍 Brisbane