Aboriginal Community Engagement and Support Officer (Identified)

• Part time (21 hours per week), fixed term until 30th June 2026. Located at the Penrith and Parramatta GambleAware offices. 
• Exciting opportunity to assist and serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people living in the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney area
• Base Salary $95,860 – $103,341 (HEO6) pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an Aboriginal Community Engagement and Support Officer to work in partnership to assist and serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people living in the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney area, impacted by gambling.

The incumbent will guide and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to engage with the GambleAware program and will assist in referrals to the service and build relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.

You will also advise and guide GambleAware clinicians and partners in providing culturally aware care and services to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This role will require the incumbent to attend events and travel across the GambleAware Blue Mountains Western Sydney Region and be based out of our Penrith or Parramatta offices. There may be some Saturday work as required by the Manager.

To find out more about the Gamble Aware Program click here.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• engage, assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to use the GambleAware program
• work with the GambleAware Management and team to develop referral pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to use the GambleAware program, NSW Aboriginal Safe Gambling Services and other GambleAware services in NSW
• provide advice on the development of and deliver education and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing problem gambling, both individually and in a group setting as appropriate
• provide advice on the development of promotional and educational materials that are culturally inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• provide advice and guidance to GambleAware clinicians on the delivery of culturally safe and inclusive care and treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into the GambleAware program
• work in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to assist in the reduction of problematic gambling of Aboriginal people with particular focus on prevention programs, early detection and access to treatment through a range of health promotion strategies.

The person who holds the position must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. It is therefore a genuine requirement under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (ACT) that applicants are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

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 Aboriginal Community Engagement and Support Officer who has:

• a current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence, with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities
• demonstrated understanding and experience in community engagement including an understanding of issues experienced by people and communities affected by problem gambling
• excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated computer literacy
• the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members and stakeholders and exercise tact and sound judgement
• demonstrated understanding of compliance obligations in a health setting including regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines
• experience conducting a range of community engagement activities.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

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 reasons for 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Community Engagement and Support Officer (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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