• Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) $96,620 - $107,721 - plus Superannuation
• 12 Month Contract
• Darwin

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role:

Under the direction of the Social Support Manager, the Financial Counsellor is responsible for providing financial counselling information, advice, and assistance to Legal Aid NT clients who have experienced family violence as part of an integrated, holistic, and client-focused service. This position will assist Legal Aid NT to fulfil all obligations pursuant to funding agreements ensuring the service is compliant with all regulatory bodies.

About you:

You will be an experienced Financial Counsellor with a minimum of 5 years of experience, with a sound knowledge of consumer banking, financial systems, and relevant legislation. You will have an understanding of domestic and family violence and its impacts on personal and financial wellbeing.

You will bring a high-level of interpersonal, active listening, and analytical skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Your oral and written communication skills will enable you to effectively engage with vulnerable individuals, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, refugee, and migrant backgrounds.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

Further Information:

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counsellor - Social Support enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.

A position description is attached.