Gambling Community Engagement Officer

• Two Part time Positions (0.8 FTE) 2 years fixed term employment, located at Campbelltown and Parramatta Locations

• Opportunity to utilise your community engagement and counselling skills

• Base Salary HEO 6 $89K p.a., pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Gambling Community Engagement Officer to be part of the GambleAware team, to provide counselling within the operating policies and related University policies to conduct effective community engagement with a range of stakeholders impacted by problem gambling.  This role plays a critical role and will conduct effective engagement with a range of stakeholders impacted by gambling problems in addition to the treatment of gambling related issues for gamblers and their significant others

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide counselling to gamblers and their family members

• build relationships with external providers across the region and all counsellors

• increase awareness of gambling problems and options for gambling treatment and how to make referrals among relevant agencies, stakeholders, and organisations

• coordinate events for target groups to increase the profile and delivery of key GambleAware messages

• under the direction of management, produce promotional and educational materials that comply with the GambleAware brand and are suitable for communication to a variety of target audiences

• conduct community presentations, participate in local community events and spend time with local community members

• work closely with team to plan for the impact of any campaign/event so clinical staff are available to manage increased referrals

• deliver community-based help-seeking and education sessions for a range of audiences including community, health and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse organisations.

The School of Psychology was the first established Psychology department in Australia and is currently one of the largest and has a proud history of excellence that characterises all its research and educational activities. Sustained increases in research funding and strong enrolments have facilitated a rapid growth in our staffing and research profile.

To learn more about the School of Psychology click here

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Gambling Community Engagement Officer who has:

• a tertiary qualification in psychology, counselling, or social work

• registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Association of Social workers or equivalent

• demonstratable understanding and experience in complying with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines

• superior interpersonal skills

• ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members and stakeholders

• exercise tact and sound judgement

• ability to work independently and autonomously

• superior written and oral communication skills

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise workload effectively during busy periods, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes

• prior experience in conducting a range of community engagement activities

• experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities is highly desirable

• a current NSW driver’s license, C Class.

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Wednesday 8 December 2021

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Applications Close

Wednesday 08 December 2021 11:59 PM

• Two Part time Positions (0.8 FTE) 2 years fixed term employment, located at Campbelltown and Parramatta Locations

• Opportunity to utilise your community engagement and counselling skills

• Base Salary HEO 6 $89K p.a., pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Gambling Community Engagement Officer to be part of the GambleAware team, to provide counselling within the operating policies and related University policies to conduct effective community engagement with a range of stakeholders impacted by problem gambling.  This role plays a critical role and will conduct effective engagement with a range of stakeholders impacted by gambling problems in addition to the treatment of gambling related issues for gamblers and their significant others

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide counselling to gamblers and their family members

• build relationships with external providers across the region and all counsellors

• increase awareness of gambling problems and options for gambling treatment and how to make referrals among relevant agencies, stakeholders, and organisations

• coordinate events for target groups to increase the profile and delivery of key GambleAware messages

• under the direction of management, produce promotional and educational materials that comply with the GambleAware brand and are suitable for communication to a variety of target audiences

• conduct community presentations, participate in local community events and spend time with local community members

• work closely with team to plan for the impact of any campaign/event so clinical staff are available to manage increased referrals

• deliver community-based help-seeking and education sessions for a range of audiences including community, health and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse organisations.

The School of Psychology was the first established Psychology department in Australia and is currently one of the largest and has a proud history of excellence that characterises all its research and educational activities. Sustained increases in research funding and strong enrolments have facilitated a rapid growth in our staffing and research profile.

To learn more about the School of Psychology click here

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Gambling Community Engagement Officer who has:

• a tertiary qualification in psychology, counselling, or social work

• registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Association of Social workers or equivalent

• demonstratable understanding and experience in complying with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines

• superior interpersonal skills

• ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members and stakeholders

• exercise tact and sound judgement

• ability to work independently and autonomously

• superior written and oral communication skills

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise workload effectively during busy periods, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes

• prior experience in conducting a range of community engagement activities

• experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities is highly desirable

• a current NSW driver’s license, C Class.

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Wednesday 8 December 2021

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Applications Close

Wednesday 08 December 2021 11:59 PM