- GambleAware

- Full-time or Part time role available

- Access to pool vehicle

- Locations – Penrith,

- SCHADS Award Level 4 or 5 dependent on experience and qualifications

About us

Wesley 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”.

About the program

GambleAware 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 role

Help communities recognise gambling harm and connect with support

Are you a skilled community connector who can bring people, services and ideas together? This is an opportunity to lead meaningful outreach, build the capability and awareness of local communities and make it easier for people affected by gambling harm to seek support early.

As a Community Engagement Linker, you will be the bridge between GambleAware, community organisations, service providers and people who may need support. You will develop strong local networks, deliver engaging education and awareness activities, workshops and events, which assist in creating accessible referral pathways for individuals and families affected by gambling harm.





The role suits someone who is confident working independently in the community, enjoys building collaborative partnerships , comfortable in delivering presentations including webinars and can translate complex information into practical, culturally responsive messages.

What you will do

- Build and maintain purposeful relationships with key stakeholders including health, social service , gaming venues and community partners.

- Plan and deliver assertive outreach, community education, psychoeducation and targeted group programs.

- Develop local awareness campaigns, events and activities that reduce stigma and encourage earlier help-seeking.

- Increase community understanding of gambling harm, warning signs and available supports.

- Create clear, welcoming pathways into GambleAware counselling, financial counselling and other relevant services.

- Identify local service gaps, resources and partnership opportunities that improve outcomes for clients and communities.

- Work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

- Participate in some evening and occasional Saturday activities to reach communities where and when engagement is most effective.

What you will bring

- A relevant tertiary qualification and industry experience. Diploma-level qualifications may be considered with more than three years of relevant community engagement experience.

- Experience developing and delivering community education, targeted group programs, awareness campaigns or events.





- A strong understanding of strengths-based practice and the importance of family and community ecosystems.

- Demonstrated ability to engage people experiencing vulnerability and communities that may face barriers to support.

- Confidence building relationships with professional groups, government agencies and non-government organisations.

- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and follow-through, including the ability to meet deadlines and KPIs.

- A current NSW driver licence, Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check, or capacity to obtain the required clearances.

It would be an advantage if you also have

- Experience or knowledge relating to gambling harm, addiction or other at-risk behaviours.

- Knowledge of trauma and the impacts of addictive behaviours on individuals, families and communities.

- A qualification in training and assessment.

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026

Apply now

Please email your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key criteria and why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to our team as well as preferred locations Please note that we will not be responding to applications that have not addressed the criteria, provided a cover letter and resume.

Contact: ••••@wesleymission.org.au

Phone: 13•• ••• 638

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment 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. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the positive we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

📌 Community Engagement Linker (Penrith)
🏢 Wesley Mission
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