Community Engagement Linker

Details

GambleAware Services   

• 5 days per week (Negotiable)
• based in Tuggerah
• SCHADS Award Level 5.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, 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 disability, 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

Wesley Mission GambleAware program provides a stepped, multimodal, individualised approach to supporting individuals impacted by problematic gambling as well as those who are at risk of developing harmful gambling behaviours.

About the role

The role of the community linker is to provide assertive outreach within local communities in order to:

• Drive high quality and consistent practice within GambleAware service, in line with industry best practice standards, Wesley Mission policy and procedure and contractual obligations.
• Work collaboratively within the GambleAware team providing professional support to those most vulnerable in need and at risk within our community.
• Building awareness of the risks associated with gambling
• Increase community capacity to identify warning signs of problematic gambling and their understanding of what support is available.
• Create soft entry pathways for individuals seeking further support through GambleAware.
• Support and facilitate a variety of activities such as groups, individual support and checking in whilst building positive relationships and connections and in line with scope.
• Support staff, events, activities and projects across North Sydney and Central Coast.

Essential criteria

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications related to relevant industry experience and discipline. Diploma level qualifications can be considered where applicants have more than three years industry experience
• Experience and/or competency in delivering community education and targeted group programs
• Experience in delivering community awareness campaigns and events
• Understanding of strength-based practices
• Understands the importance of family/ community ecosystems
• High level ability to liaise, develop and maintain relationships with professional groups including government and non-government stakeholders
• Proven ability to work with at risk and vulnerable communities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of trauma and addictive behaviours
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) organisations and communities
• An interest in and/or knowledge of issues relating to problem gambling
• Proven organisational skills, ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines and achieve KPI’s
• Flexibility to work some evenings and the occasional Saturday
• Current NSW driver’s licence.

Desirable criteria

• An interest in and knowledge of problem gambling issues, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, grief and loss
• Experience in running support groups and Psychoeducation groups.

Closing date

31 October 2025, 5pm.

Apply now

Please email your current resume and a two-page cover letter addressing the criteria and why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to our team.

Tess Baker

Email: tess.baker@wesleymission.org.au

Phone: 1300 827 638

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 (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.