About the opportunity

This position can be offered as a full time or part-time contract opportunity until June 30 2025 and can work from the Dubbo office or WFH.

We are seeking a Financial Counsellor to join Uniting on a full-time or part-time basis to provide information, options and advocacy for individuals and families who are experiencing financial problems. This is a rewarding opportunity for passionate individuals who wish to make a real difference in the lives of others.

The Financial Counsellor will triage, assess, explore, and provide options relating to financial and debt issues to NSW residents who make contact with the National Debt Helpline phone service.

About You

• Holds a Diploma in Financial Counselling.
• Experiencing working in a Financial Counselling role (desirable) OR knowledge and experience in the financial industry
• Current membership to Financial Counsellors Association of NSW, or willing to become a member and maintain 20 CPD points per annum, supported by Uniting;
• Good understanding of policy and frameworks; familiar with Australian Financial Counselling Code of Ethical Practice;
• Thorough knowledge of debt legislation, consumer credit law, debt enforcement practices and bankruptcy law;

Benefits & culture 

Uniting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We work together to ensure that every employee can be the best they can be. We value you and will support you in your life and in your career by:

• Offering ongoing training and mentoring so you can continue to improve and learn new skills
• Ensuring a family friendly workplace and flexible working arrangements
• Regular clinical supervision and accessible employee assistance program to support your wellbeing

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected], using the subject line: Financial Counsellor - National Debt Helpline - Dubbo / Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs  / 0466 801 937. 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.