Organisation overview

Illawarra Legal Centre Inc (ILC) exists to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people to access free legal services and to recognise their legal rights.

ILC’s people are dedicated, driven, person focused and committed to the principles of social justice and human rights.

Primary purpose of the role

The Financial Counsellor will deliver assistance, advocacy, advice and information to people experiencing financial difficulties. The Financial Counsellor will be expected to provide financial counselling to people experiencing gambling related challenges, and to deliver effective community legal education within the community. The primary task of the role is to assess the presenting problems and provide clients with various options for the client to decide on a suitable course of action

Essential Criteria

1. Relevant Financial Counselling qualifications and Accredited member of NSW State Association of Financial Counsellors (FCAN).
2. Case management experience in Financial Counselling.
3. Demonstrated experience working with people affected by problem gambling, knowledge of consumer protection legislation and policy, credit system, debt recover and bankruptcy laws.
4. Demonstrated Advocacy and negotiation skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated experience in administration, data reporting requirements, understanding and experience in complying with regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines.
6. Superior interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders and exercise tact and sound judgement.

Applications should state the job role and be addressed to:

Louise Farroway

Centre Coordinator

Email your application directly to [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counsellor Application via EthicalJobs

Applications must address the Essential criteria to be considered.

Applications sent via the “Apply Now” button will not be reviewed.

Successful applicants will be notified of interview times and method via email.

Unfortunately, unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

A position description is attached.