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Alex Sullivan
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Uniting
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference



Are you passionate about making a real impact on people's lives? We're offering a permanent part-time position for a Gambling Counsellor, working 3 consecutive days per week. Availability on Wednesdays is essential, and we offer the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week.







About the Role



As a GambleAware Gambling Counsellor, you'll be at the forefront of providing life-changing support to individuals and families affected by gambling harm. You’ll deliver tailored, person-centred counselling that truly makes a difference, helping to reduce the negative effects of gambling and promoting healthier choices.



At Uniting, our GambleAware program takes a comprehensive and personalised approach, offering support to those impacted by gambling and those at risk. Your role will involve:



Evidence-Based Counselling: Provide in-person, and digital counselling to meet diverse needs.



Community Engagement: Lead psycho-educational groups and represent GambleAware at local community events.



Outreach Support: Break down barriers to service access with proactive outreach efforts.







About you in the role



Diploma in Counselling (minimum requirement)
Membership in a professional association (APS, PACFA, etc.)
Experience in face-to-face and online counselling platforms
Training in Addiction or Gambling Counselling (desirable)
A broad range of therapeutic skills for working with individuals, couples, and families
Community Education Experience
Strong computer literacy




Why Join Uniting?



At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, to apply. Here’s what we offer:



Salary Packaging, Enjoy tax benefits to maximize your take-home pay
Ongoing Training & Development, Including cultural awareness programs
Career Growth, explore new opportunities and advance your career with us




Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume.



Please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 +37 / asullivan@uniting.org should you have any questions.



Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.




Closing date: 11:55pm, Wednesday 4th September 2026