• Support clients currently accessing Uniting’s Energy Support Program
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, Maximum term role (12 months)
• Option to work from home or Epping Office

About the program

The Uniting Energy Support Program delivers energy affordability education and advice for low-income and vulnerable householders across several States across Australia. Our clients are referred by financial counsellors, utility retailers and community service organisations to ensure our clients get the supports they need to stay connected to their energy supply, reduce ongoing energy costs, and get the wrap around support they need.

Your new role

As an Energy Advisor, you will deliver energy support to clients by providing tailored energy efficiency information, support and advocacy to individuals and families who find themselves in financial difficulties related to utility issues. This support is delivered over the phone or through home visits.

In this role, you will also deliver community education to external community groups, organisations and community events on topics around residential energy efficiency, related energy grants and concessions, and financial literacy.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or knowledge in energy efficiency, financial counselling, community development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in consumer rights and financial issues
• Experience advocating for payment arrangements and access to grants/concessions
• Demonstrated experience and /or a keen desire to provide mentoring, training or community education to other professionals
• Proven skills or knowledge in providing effective household energy efficiency and/or financial inclusion programs to people facing vulnerable circumstances
• Knowledge or a keen desire to learn about legislation, regulations and policies relevant to consumer rights and financial hardship

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Jane Goncalves at [email protected] using the subject line: Energy Advisor - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.