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 community
Join a committed organisation making a real difference in financial literacy and community development
About 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.
For more information, please visit our website: www.bloodwoodtree.org.au
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 clients
Assisting individuals and families in improving self-reliance by enhancing financial literacy and money management capacity
Developing and delivering non-accredited financial literacy education workshops to local groups and one-on-one budgeting support to individuals
Supporting families at risk of homelessness by guiding them in managing household finances and preventing accommodation crises
Helping clients resolve or avoid financial difficulties, and strengthening their capacity to manage their resources
Managing client assessments, maintaining accurate client records, and coordinating referral services
Providing timely, accurate reporting in line with service contracts
We 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)
A current 'C' class driver's license
Experience in financial counseling or community services, with a focus on improving financial literacy
Strong communication skills, with the ability to conduct one-on-one support sessions and facilitate group workshops
In addition, the following qualifications and skills will be highly regarded:
Experience working with families at risk of homelessness
Strong organisational skills for managing client files and reports
As 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 leave
17 days of sick or personal leave
District Allowance
Professional development opportunities
A supportive, culturally inclusive work environment focused on empowering Aboriginal communities
Ready 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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