Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th May 2022
- Sydney > CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Metro Assist (formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) is seeking a motivated Financial Inclusion Support Worker to join our dynamic organisation which is committed to making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Metro Assist is committed to social justice and empowering our clients to achieve their full potential in life. We provide settlement services, employment support, family services, emergency relief, tenancy advice, financial counselling and undertakes community development projects and initiatives. More information about us is available on our website: www.metroassist.org.au
The role of the Financial Inclusion Support Worker (NILS) works collaboratively with the Financial inclusion team to administer existing NILS loans and provide new NILS loans to the community. The Financial Inclusion Support Worker will support clients to submit loan applications for approval, and where the client is not eligible, refer the client to appropriate services.
The salary is based on the SCHCADS Award, and generous salary packaging options are available. The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing support & supervision, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program.
If you are looking for an opportunity to support clients facing financial hardship, and improve their financial capacity & literacy, then this role is for you.
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) is a microcredit program providing fee and interest free loans of up to $1,500 to low income earners for the purchase of essential household or medical goods and services.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Michelle Aldred on (02) 9789 3744 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Inclusion Support Worker - No Interest Loan Scheme enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from.
All offers of employment are subject to an “up-to-date” Covid-19 vaccination status, a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.
A position description is attached.