About UsAt Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate life’s challenges. Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection. By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. About the RoleAre you passionate about making a positive impact on your community? Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a dedicated Gambling Help Community Educator to join our team based from our Mackay venue. This is a part-time role (60 hours a fortnight) with the flexibility to work both in the office and from home. In this role, you will adopt a public health approach to champion harm minimisation strategies and increase awareness of gambling-related harm through meaningful community engagement and education. Operating within a harm minimisation framework, you will design and deliver targeted educational interventions—spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary levels—to shed light on the impacts of gambling and promote safer gambling practices. By building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and delivering impactful community education programs, you will play a pivotal role in driving engagement with RAQ’s Gambling Help Services and establishing seamless referral pathways to support individuals in need.Additionally, you will:Develop and implement comprehensive community education and engagement strategies to raise awareness about gambling-related issues and promote harm minimisation practices. Collaborate with key stakeholders within industry and community to build partnerships, create effective referral pathways, and ensure alignment with RAQ's statewide approach to gambling help services. Maintain confidentiality and duty of care, including identification and assessment of domestic and family violence, child safety, threat of harm to self or others, and other risk factors; and take appropriate steps as required by organisational policy and procedure.  Understand and meet legislative and funding requirements including collecting and recording statistical data in a timely and accurate manner. Organise and facilitate network meetings and events About You  The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is committed to ongoing professional growth, eager to participate in supervision and development opportunities, and open to feedback. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team environment. A deep understanding of and respect for diversity and inclusion is essential, as is the ability to interact sensitively with stakeholders from various social and cultural backgrounds. You should be proactive and innovative, with a capacity to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability are crucial, with a track record of gaining trust through honest and authentic interactions.  Additionally, you have:Relevant Undergraduate qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, or Social Work/Community Development or Education. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education and awareness programs, as well as an understanding of theoretical frameworks and models of adult education and community development Demonstrated experience in engaging with various community sectors and ability to build key stakeholder engagement with RAQ. Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement/ development strategies.We Can Offer YouThe salary is being offered between $84,000.00 to $98,000.00 per annum, pro-rata, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:    A healthy work-life balance; We’re proud of our supportive and flexible culture. In this role, you’ll gain invaluable skills and experience that can help you build a solid foundation for your career, around a fantastic community.     Additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave.    Salary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay.    Paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts.How to ApplyTo apply, send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this role. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now!Applications Close Wednesday 14 May 2025

Gambling Help Service Community Educator

About Us

At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate life’s challenges. 

Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection. 

By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

 

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community? Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a dedicated Gambling Help Community Educator to join our team based from our Mackay venue. This is a part-time role (60 hours a fortnight) with the flexibility to work both in the office and from home. 

In this role, you will adopt a public health approach to champion harm minimisation strategies and increase awareness of gambling-related harm through meaningful community engagement and education. Operating within a harm minimisation framework, you will design and deliver targeted educational interventions—spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary levels—to shed light on the impacts of gambling and promote safer gambling practices. By building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and delivering impactful community education programs, you will play a pivotal role in driving engagement with RAQ’s Gambling Help Services and establishing seamless referral pathways to support individuals in need.

Additionally, you will:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive community education and engagement strategies to raise awareness about gambling-related issues and promote harm minimisation practices. 

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders within industry and community to build partnerships, create effective referral pathways, and ensure alignment with RAQ's statewide approach to gambling help services. 

  • Maintain confidentiality and duty of care, including identification and assessment of domestic and family violence, child safety, threat of harm to self or others, and other risk factors; and take appropriate steps as required by organisational policy and procedure.  

  • Understand and meet legislative and funding requirements including collecting and recording statistical data in a timely and accurate manner. 

  • Organise and facilitate network meetings and events

 

About You

  

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is committed to ongoing professional growth, eager to participate in supervision and development opportunities, and open to feedback. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team environment. A deep understanding of and respect for diversity and inclusion is essential, as is the ability to interact sensitively with stakeholders from various social and cultural backgrounds. You should be proactive and innovative, with a capacity to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability are crucial, with a track record of gaining trust through honest and authentic interactions. 

 

Additionally, you have:

  • Relevant Undergraduate qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, or Social Work/Community Development or Education. 

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education and awareness programs, as well as an understanding of theoretical frameworks and models of adult education and community development 

  • Demonstrated experience in engaging with various community sectors and ability to build key stakeholder engagement with RAQ. 

  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement/ development strategies.

We Can Offer You

The salary is being offered between $84,000.00 to $98,000.00 per annum, pro-rata, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:    

  • A healthy work-life balance; We’re proud of our supportive and flexible culture. In this role, you’ll gain invaluable skills and experience that can help you build a solid foundation for your career, around a fantastic community.     

  • Additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave.    

  • Salary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay.    

  • Paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts.

How to Apply

To apply, send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this role. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now!

Applications Close Wednesday 14 May 2025