• Join a team that is making a difference to their client lives
• Flex to be located at Echuca, Bendigo or Kyneton|Full time or part time available
• Fixed term position until June 2025 with potential to extend in line with 2025 funding

About us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

Your role: 

Anglicare Victoria's Financial Counselling program aims to:

• Deliver high quality Financial Counselling through the provision of information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy intended to stabilise and improve the client’s financial situation.
• Support clients navigate financial crisis, build financial wellbeing, capability and resilience.
• Facilitate referrals to other services and broader community support services to address client needs.
• Participation in individual and peer supervision and regular team meetings with team members.

How do we assess your application:

• Qualification Diploma of Financial Counselling
• Membership of Financial Counselling Victoria Inc. (FC Vic)
• An understanding of the impact of environmental factors affecting financial independence on individuals, families and communities.  Experience in working with clients who have experienced family violence would be highly desirable.
• Well-developed verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma 

What you should know:

• Salary is in line with Level 5 SCHCADS
• This is around $94,000 plus super (this will increase soon in line with award)
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Office location is flexible: Bendigo, Echuca or Kyneton.
• Fixed term contract to June 30th 2025, extension likely in line with 2025 funding.
• Flexible hours if you are looking for part time we would be happy for you to apply.
• A large organisation that supports career progression and growth.
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families

 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”.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application via the careers page. Clicking Apply Now will take you there. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter as separate documents.

For a detailed position description download it here: Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 082022 V1.2 (1).pdf.

For further enquiries contact Laura Powell via email at Laura Powell Team Leader at [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counsellor - Echuca / Bendigo / Kyneton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed during that time. If we receive suitable applications we may interview earlier so please do not delay your application.

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.