Practitioner - Health & Wellbeing (Gamblers Help)

Permanent, part time position (45.6 hours per fortnight) based in Launceston

About Anglicare:

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the role:

This position provides professional and exceptional community support services to clientele accessing Health and Wellbeing – Gamblers Help services provided by Anglicare in line with Anglicare's Practice Principles and Framework of Practice.

The Gamblers Help Counselling service is a free, confidential service for people affected by gambling.

The successful applicant will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas:

• An understanding of the processes people utilise to overcome adversity/distress arising from life challenges;
• An ability to recognise and understand people's intrinsic resourcefulness;
• Provide support in a manner consistent with Anglicare's values and practice principles;
• Demonstrate high level of communication and interpersonal skills with people who access our services, family/carers, colleagues, other service providers and stakeholders;
• Ability to accurately document and maintain records;
• Demonstrated experience with relevant information and communication technologies;
• Ability to work autonomously within organisational policy and procedures;
• A high level of professionalism and a willingness to develop and reflect on professional practice;
• Relevant degree level qualifications (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health) or essentially required accreditation from a recognised institution.

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary (Range $91,567.84-$95, plus Salary Packaging that can increase your take home pay (full-time equivalent)
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

For further information about this position please contact Katie Fisher, Program Manager – Community Services on or - during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, 11th November 2025 at 6.00pm

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply'' button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.