Community Educator & Venue Support Worker

Are you an experienced trainer who wants to use your skills to create real community impact?

Join Meli’s Gambler’s Help team and play a key role in reducing gambling-related harm across the Barwon and South West regions.

This position combines training delivery, community education, and venue engagement, with a strong focus on prevention and early intervention. You will work directly with gaming venues, local services, and community groups to build awareness, strengthen responses to gambling harm, and connect people to support when they need it most.

As a Community Educator / Venue Support Worker, you will:

• Design, deliver and evaluate community education and health promotion initiatives that increase awareness of gambling harm and support early help‑seeking.
• Build and sustain effective partnerships with community organisations, local government, health services and priority populations across the region.
• Deliver Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) and other mandated training, equipping venue staff with the skills to recognise, respond to and prevent gambling‑related harm.
• Work in partnership with gaming venues to strengthen responsible gambling practices, support patrons experiencing harm, and improve pathways into Gambler’s Help services.

Position Details

• Part time, Fixed term position until 27 July 2027
• 0.8 FTE working 30.4 hours per week
• $101,032 p/a (pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

What We’re Looking For

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116.
• A tertiary qualification in Community Development/ Education, Health Promotion, Social Work, Psychology or diploma level.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge in health promotion, community development or community services.
• Experience in the delivery of adult training and presentations.
• An understanding of the signs, impacts, and dynamics of gambling harm. 
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders and community groups to develop effective collaborative partnerships.
• Broad understanding of the hospitality industry, gaming industry and the operation of venues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in the application form. Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 9th June 2026

For more information about the position please contact Michael Haley, Health Promotion & Intake Leader on 0492 872 944.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at recruitment@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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