Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people!

We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!

• Part time (0.8 FTE), Ongoing
• Qualified Base Salary $97k pa pro rata + Super & Salary Packaging

About the Saver Plus Program

Saver Plus is a virtual financial literacy and matched savings program which assists people on lower incomes to save for educational expenses.

It aims to increase the levels of savings of people on lower incomes, while addressing the causes of financial exclusion, which is the lack of access to appropriate low-cost, fair and safe financial services.

The opportunity

The primary role of the Savings Coach is to recruit new participants to the Saver Plus program via virtual platform and to assess their eligibility and capacity to develop a savings goal along with developing a budget. 

The Savings Coach will provide ongoing support and coaching to participant throughout their Saver Plus journey.  

About You

To be successful in this role you will have a sound understanding of the issues of social and financial exclusion in Australia and familiarity with programs which seek to address these.

You will have the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including the Brotherhood of St Laurence and other community sector peers, ANZ and relevant government departments is required.

Desirable Diploma level qualifications in a relevant field, with demonstrated experience in working with low-income families.

Why Choose Us:

• Regular reflective supervision from leadership
• A culture that values and support professional development
• $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted as soon as possible. Applications are being assessed as they are being received.

Queries to Linda Culpan (Senior Manager) on 0411 623 762.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.