Earn a competitive remuneration package starting at $78,382 PLUS super (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)Empower individuals and families to take control of their finances and improve their overall wellbeing!Deliver essential budgeting and money management support to the local communityJoin a committed organisation making a real difference in financial literacy and community developmentAbout Bloodwood Tree Association Since 1977, Bloodwood Tree Association has been a vital service provider in Port Hedland, WA, focusing on improving the quality of life for individuals and families in the Pilbara region. We provide a wide range of services, including alcohol and other drug counseling, employment and training programs, and housing assistance. Our financial capability services are designed to foster self-reliance, helping individuals and families build the skills necessary to manage their finances and improve their long-term financial health. Bloodwood Tree is proud of its deep connections with the local Indigenous communities and aims to provide impactful, culturally-sensitive services that create lasting change.
About the Opportunity Bloodwood Tree is seeking a full-time Financial Capability Advisor based in Port Hedland, WA.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive financial literacy services to individuals and families in the community. You will play a key role in building clients' financial capabilities, providing support with budgeting, money management, and helping them avoid financial crises.
More specifically, your responsibilities include:
Providing and operating an effective Financial Capability service to community clientsAssisting individuals and families in improving self-reliance by enhancing financial literacy and money management capacityDeveloping and delivering non-accredited financial literacy education workshops to local groups and one-on-one budgeting support to individualsSupporting families at risk of homelessness by guiding them in managing household finances and preventing accommodation crisesHelping clients resolve or avoid financial difficulties, and strengthening their capacity to manage their resourcesManaging client assessments, maintaining accurate client records, and coordinating referral servicesProviding timely, accurate reporting in line with service contractsWe strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds.
About You To be successful in this role, you will need:
A Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain one)Experience in financial counseling or community services, with a focus on improving financial literacyStrong communication skills, with the ability to conduct one-on-one support sessions and facilitate group workshopsIn addition, the following qualifications and skills will be highly regarded:
Experience working with families at risk of homelessnessStrong organisational skills for managing client files and reportsAs the ideal candidate, you will be empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about helping individuals and families improve their financial wellbeing.
About the Benefits Compensation is a competitive annual salary starting at $78,382 PLUS super (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). A host of excellent benefits includes:
6 weeks of annual leave17 days of sick or personal leaveA supportive, culturally inclusive work environment focused on empowering Aboriginal communitiesReady to Apply? If you are committed to making a positive impact and have the skills to excel in this role, we invite you to Apply NOW! As part of the recruitment process, candidates must be willing to undergo police checks.
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