• Flexible working, fixed term to June 30th. Part time 15 hours
• 25 years working for better, building better tomorrows
• Financial counselling for families and individuals 

Your role:

An exciting opportunity exists for you to join our dynamic team and add to the energy and expertise in supporting vulnerable adults and families who are experiencing financial difficulties.

• Provide financial counselling across the inner eastern catchment, with a focus on intake and assessment
• Undertake central intake and triage service for financial counselling clients in the inner east
• Undertake thorough assessment processes that ensures that clients receive a prompt and efficient service
• Integration with state-wide telephone financial counselling service (National Debt Helpline)
• Join a team of experienced financial counsellors and build on your own skills and expertise 

Qualifications needed:

• Hold a Diploma of Community Services – Financial Counselling and have a minimum of 6 months Financial Counselling experience. As well as membership, or a commitment to gain membership with the Financial and Consumer Rights Council prior to starting employment 

We are looking for:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in Financial Counselling and Family Violence Financial Counselling, including a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to financial issues, including sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, gender, cultural background, disability, age and sexuality.
• Highly developed skills in advocacy, negotiation and written communication. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office packages and other statistical databases such as IRIS.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• You get an hourly rate of $48.52
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS award level 5.2
• Flexibility with the hours to fit around you.
• Based at Box Hill.
• A max term contract up to June 30th 2024.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• W have the Rainbow Tick.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

Could you please apply for the role via the Apply Now link, before the closing date.

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here:   Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 022023 V1.1 (1).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Lesley Conway via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Financial Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.