Gambling Help Counsellor Educator

UnitingCare Queensland

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Base: $51 phr; benefits: super + nfp salary pyckag...
Diploma in counselling or equivalent
Experience with addiction and trauma
Therapeutic counselling skills
The role involves providing empathetic, non-judgemental counselling to individuals, couples, and families adversely affected by gambling addiction

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing empathetic, non-judgemental counselling to individuals, couples, and families adversely affected by gambling addiction.
  • Employees benefit from NFP Salary Packaging which allows saving tax on everyday living expenses up to $15,900 per annum.
  • UnitingCare Queensland is a large not-for-profit organization committed to child safety, diversity, and making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing empathetic, non-judgemental counselling to individuals, couples, and families adversely affected by gambling addiction.

Salary

Base: $51 p/hr; Benefits: Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Diploma in Counselling or equivalent
  • Experience with addiction and trauma
  • Therapeutic counselling skills
  • Case management with data focus
  • Group facilitation experience
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children Check

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of adult education frameworks
  • Community development understanding
  • Strength-based intervention approach
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Experience in crisis response

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Diploma in Counselling
  • Demonstrated addiction counselling experience
  • Valid Driver's Licence required
  • Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
  • Trauma-informed practice knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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