About Us

Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.

We offer great benefits, including:

• Further training and development options.
• Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
• A strengths-based environment.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About the Program

Anglicare NT’s Money Support Hub provide free and confidential financial assistance to people in Nhulunbuy and surrounding communities. Our staff provide free, culturally informed financial counselling, advocacy, financial literacy and education to individuals, families and groups. We work closely with community leaders and partner organisations.

About the Opportunity

Based in Nhulunbuy, the Financial Capability Worker is a valuable member of the East Arnhem Money Support Hub.

You will play a pivotal role in our team, working collaboratively to support individuals and families through life transitions. Your focus will be on delivering culturally appropriate financial literacy training, both in individual and group settings. By equipping people with essential budgeting skills and fostering sound financial decision-making, you will directly contribute to reducing financial and social exclusion in our community.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Community Services
• Successful completion of designated financial literacy education units or willingness to undertake immediately
• Demonstrated case management, client service and/or community work experience.
• Effective understanding of financial disadvantage and exclusion in Australia and its impact.
• Have prior experience or, at a minimum, demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal controlled organisations

NOTE: This position is identified as a Special Measures Employment Opportunity. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1992 (NT)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. All other applicants will be assessed for selection if there is no suitable applicant under special measures.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Heidi McDermott, Regional Manager East Arnhem on 08 8939 3400 or visit our careers page anglicare-nt.org.au/careers.

A position description is attached.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better!

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months)and a current Northern Territory driver’s licence.

Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

Experience working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemption).