About the role

WEstjustice is seeking to employ a part time (0.8EFT) Financial Counsellor to join our Economic Vulnerability Program. The position will be a fixed term contract ending 30 June 2021 (the position may be extended pending further funding).

The successful candidate will play a key role in two integrated programs:

• Mortgage Wellbeing Service – This is an integrated legal and health wellbeing program that provides legal assistance, social work and financial counselling to people experiencing mortgage stress
• Restoring Financial Safety – This is a project aimed at assisting family violence victims/survivors experiencing economic abuse. It is run in partnership with McAuley Community Services for Women, a provider of family violence crisis accommodation and support services in Melbourne’s west.

This exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Financial Counsellor that can hit the ground running.

The Financial Counsellor will be primarily based at our Werribee office but may be required to work at partner sites.

Remuneration

Salary range - $72,000 - $77,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience), plus employer-funded superannuation in accordance with Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth). In addition, generous salary packaging is available (including access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging).

A copy of the position description is available below.

For more information about WEstjustice, please visit our website (www.westjustice.org.au)

If you have any questions in relation to the role, please contact our office on 9749 7720 and ask to speak to Matthew Martin, Program Manager.

Late applications will not be considered.

The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children’s Check and a Police Check or be prepared to apply for both.

About WEstjustice

WEstjustice is a multidisciplinary, community-based legal centre committed to improving justice outcomes for the people of western Melbourne, and especially the most vulnerable in our community. It was formed in July 2015 through the amalgamation of the Footscray, Wyndham and Western Suburbs Community Legal Centres, which brought a long and proud history and experience to the new organisation.

WEstjustice is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQ-identifying people.

Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia.