• Strengthen financial capacity in your community
• Towong Shire Region (VIC)
• Full time fixed term contract until Nov 2022
• $84,849 + super & salary packaging benefits

About the role

The Community Development Worker will partner with existing local community service providers to provide financial literacy education, one-on-one budgeting support and financial literacy community education workshops aimed at building financial resilience for individuals within the Towong Shire. You will be supported to develop financial capability skills and knowledge with an experienced Financial Capability Worker

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have:

1. Relevant qualifications e.g. community development, social work, psychology
2. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with demonstrated experience working effectively with community groups
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing low-income Australians and commitment to promoting financial inclusion
4. High quality group facilitation, training and presentation skills (desired)
5. Ability to travel across the region
6. A satisfactory National Police Check (and International Police Check if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 5 years)
7. A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Capability Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.