Better Health Network provides a range of primary health and community services to people of all ages within the community. Gambler’s Help Southern (GHS) has been a program of BHN. It offers a range of confidential, free services aimed at preventing or reducing the negative impacts of gambling on individuals, families and the community.

The role of Financial Counselling in the delivery of the Gambler’s Help program under the funding and service agreement with Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is integral to the wellbeing of clients who present to the service who have experienced gambling related harm. As one of our Financial Counsellors, you will work closely with members of our therapeutic team to assist both gamblers and their families to mitigate the financial impact of gambling. Our Financial Counsellors are required to deliver the full suite of financial counselling strategies and have a sound knowledge of all aspects of the role of a Financial Counsellor along with a good understanding of a range of harm mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) or equivalent
• Current Registration with Financial Counselling Victoria
• Financial Counselling qualifications and experience (preferably in a Gambling role).
• Experience, qualifications in working with CALD or Indigenous communities would be an advantage

Benefits and Perks

• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum)
• Great Team Culture
• Work life balance friendly leave– parental leave, purchased leave.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community. BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

We welcome applications with your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience in clinical governance
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role and position description, please contact Evan Nathanson, Program Manager Mental Health, Child Youth & Family on 9575 5305 or 0439 807 624 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Financial Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Job Reference No V0283