• Rewarding full time position based in Darwin (till 30 June 2023)
• Attractive remuneration! SCHADS Award Level 5 - $94,482 trp (including salary $84,854)
• Great benefits available including salary packing (up to an additional $15,895 p/a) and relocation assistance
• Access to the NT Governments ‘Rent Choice' Affordable Housing Program, eligibility conditions apply

Who is CatholicCare NT?

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.

About our program

CatholicCare NT's financial counselling program assists communities and individuals to address their immediate needs in times of financial crisis, as well as works to improve their financial capabilities, and resilience by fostering improved use and management of money including pathways to safe and affordable credit.

About the opportunity

As the Financial Counsellor you will provide direct case management to participants by gaining an in-depth assessment of each individual's financial situation in order to understand and address their financial stress. The Financial counsellor works to empower participants to build their own personal financial capacity. You will work collaboratively within the financial counselling team providing knowledge and support as required.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualifications in the sector or equivalent with substantial experience
• Be a member of or be eligible for membership of a relevant financial counselling association
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
• Sound financial literacy including awareness of financial industry, consumer financial rights and responsibilities and the ability to keep informed of industry knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This position is classified as a mandatory worker position for the purpose of COVID-19 vaccines and directions issued by the NT Chief Health Officer.

How to Apply

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

For a full role description including key selection criteria and to apply please click Apply Now & enter ref code: 5938604.

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This position may be eligible to receive a rent subsidy through the ‘Rent Choice' Affordable Housing Program. Eligibility conditions apply. Please refer to Venture Housing website https://venturehousing.org.au/rent-choice for more information

Safeguarding Children & Young People. CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities. Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.