6 months Fixed Term Part Time 0.8 EFT Ballarat Location Salary Range $97,535 to $101,942 base pro rata plus Superannuation plus generous salary packaging options Award winning inclusive employer OUR ORGANISATION
At Cafs, you make the difference. Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people of all abilities, people of different races, ethnicities or cultural backgrounds, and people of all religions.
Cafs have adopted TBRI as our preferred model of care and Cafs way of strengthening relationships with others. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviours. Our services are aimed at providing early help and intervention, targeted support, and ongoing assistance. Cafs is a value-driven organisation, which means we use our values to hold ourselves accountable in how we work together and how we serve our clients.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
New Year, New Career – Financial Counsellor Opportunity
Start 2025 with a rewarding career that makes a real difference. CAFS is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Counselling Program as a Financial Counsellor, supporting individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
In this role, you will help clients facing challenges such as debt, unpaid bills, and creditor harassment by providing them with information, advocacy, and tailored solutions. Through specialised programs like Family Violence Financial Counselling and Gamblers Help Financial Counselling, you'll also support those impacted by gambling harm and family violence.
This is your chance to bring your skills and compassion into a career that empowers people to rebuild their financial stability and improve their lives. If you're looking for a fresh start and a meaningful way to contribute to your community, now is the perfect time to take the leap.
Make 2025 the year you create lasting impact – apply now to join the CAFS team!
ABOUT YOU
You are a compassionate and skilled professional who thrives on empowering others to overcome challenges. With a strong understanding of financial systems, hardship, and advocacy, you bring both expertise and empathy to your work. Your ability to assess complex financial situations and provide clear, actionable advice ensures that clients feel supported and confident in managing their financial issues.
You are a great communicator and collaborator, comfortable working with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Your knowledge of family violence, gambling harm, and related social issues allows you to deliver tailored, trauma-informed support that addresses the unique needs of each client.
In addition, you are committed to continuous learning and professional development, staying up-to-date with relevant legislation, financial frameworks, and best practices. Most importantly, you are driven by a passion for helping others achieve stability and security in their lives.
Key skills and attributes:
You love to learn and improve in a caring, consistently engaging and challenging environment. You have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in delivering effective Financial Counselling. You are confident in writing and communicating, enabling you to provide effective assessments and evaluations. You have knowledge on financial and paralegal intervention such as credit laws, bankruptcy, Ombudsman's schemes and financial hardship best practices. Your highly developed cultural awareness and sensitivity, partnered with excellent communication skills, will enable you to build strong relationships with our stakeholders. Alignment to Cafs values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Kindness & Innovation. QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma of Financial Counselling and eligibility for membership with FCVic.
What is on offer at Cafs?
Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave. Opportunity to purchase additional leave. Join an organisation that lives their values. Inclusive, supportive and innovative teams. Rewarding and meaningful careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth. Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment. INTERESTED?
We would love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity contact Narelle Clark , Team Leader Financial Counselling & Gamblers Help or Alma Evans , Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 03 5337 3333 .
WANT TO APPLY?
To apply for this role please submit your application through the online portal by selecting the "apply now" button on our careers webpage.
Applications are now open and will close on the 26th of January, 2025 . Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome and an employment Working with Children Check. Cafs strongly recommend all staff be fully vaccinated against covid-19.
At Cafs we welcome applications from all people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, People with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions at Cafs.
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