Thorne Harbour Health is currently seeking a suitably skilled individual, with a passion for supporting members of our LGBTIQ+ communities experiencing financial hardship.

About us

Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQ+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

About the program / role

The Financial Counselling team at Thorne Harbour Health (THH) provides vital support to LGBTIQ+ communities experiencing financial hardship, housing insecurity, and economic inequality.

Our Financial Counselling team is growing to address the increasing demand for financial and housing support, especially for those experiencing rental and mortgage stress. As an Intake Worker, you will be the first point of contact for community members seeking financial counselling.

You will provide compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed intake and assessment services to people navigating financial hardship, particularly those from LGBTIQ+ communities and individuals at risk of homelessness.

For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, please see the document attached below. 

For further enquiries please contact Lynda Horn, Senior Financial Counsellor on 03 9863 0444or [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counselling Intake Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We offer above award wages, generous salary packaging and leave entitlements, supervision, and a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

Applicants from LGBTIQ+ communities including those living with HIV, those from CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be submitted by clicking Apply Now. 

Important:

It is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

A position description is attached.