Community Engagement Linker - GambleAware - Inner & South West and Central Sydney

You will be required to network, develop and deliver training sessions, and pursue collaborative opportunities that benefit clients and the broader community..... 

• Access to pool vehicle
• Locations: Inner West (Ashfield), Central Sydney, South West Sydney (Fairfield)
• Renumeration: SCHADS Award Level 4 or 5 dependent on experience and qualifications

About us

Wesley Mission is a 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 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”.

Commencing July 2026, Wesley Mission is growing its GambleAware services, extending our reach across Blue Mountains & Western Sydney, Central Sydney, South West Sydney, and North Sydney & Central Coast. This expansion reflects our long‑standing commitment to harm reduction and ensures more individuals, families and communities can access timely, high‑quality support for gambling‑related harm.

About the program

GambleAware program delivers a stepped, multimodal and person‑centred approach to supporting individuals, families and communities affected by gambling harm. Our work spans early intervention, therapeutic counselling, community engagement and education—focused not only on responding to harm, but also on reducing stigma, strengthening community capacity and increasing help‑seeking.

We work collaboratively with local services, community partners and stakeholders to create accessible pathways to care and ensure support is responsive, culturally informed and grounded in best‑practice harm‑reduction principles.

About the role

A primary component of this role involves building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, both within the organisation and externally. The successful candidate will be expected to actively network, develop and deliver training sessions, and pursue collaborative opportunities that benefit clients and the broader community. This includes identifying suitable services and resources for those in need. As a community engagement linker working alongside other service providers and the broader community is essential to help reduce the stigma associated with gambling harm.

The fundamental tasks of our community engagement Linker include:

Community Engagement and Outreach

• The community engagement linker is responsible for providing assertive outreach and psychoeducation within local communities.

Awareness and Capacity Building

• Promote awareness of the risks associated with gambling.
• Increase the community’s capacity to recognise warning signs of problematic gambling and enhance understanding of available support.

Pathways and Support

• Create accessible pathways and links for individuals seeking further support through GambleAware.
• Support and facilitate a range of activities, including group sessions, individual support, and check-ins, while building positive relationships and connections in accordance with the program scope.

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 community engagement experience
• Experience and/or competency in developing and 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
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) organisations and communities
• Proven organizational skills, ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines and achieve KPI’s
• Flexibility to work some evenings and occasional Saturdays
• Current NSW driver’s license, current Working with Children Check and police check

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in Gambling Harm and addictions
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of trauma and addictive behaviors
• An interest in and/or knowledge of issues relating to gambling harm or at-risk behaviors
• Training and assessment certificate

Closing date: Monday 1 May 2026

Apply now

You can find the Position Description here: https://www.wesleymission.org.au/get-involved/careers/jobs-listing/community-engagement-linker-gambleaware-multiple-positions-and-locations-250375727599

Please email your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key criteria and why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to our team as well as preferred locations Please note that we will not be responding to applications that have not addressed the criteria, provided a cover letter and resume.

Contact: Sandy Antonakis

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.