Join a team that is making a difference to their client lives
Located at our Sunshine office, with travel to an outreach office within the Western Melbourne area
Full time position | Fixed term contract till 30th June 2025
About us
Life's made of moments. Anglicare Victoria faces them head on. Moments of crisis, moments of change, moments of magic. Moments that make up the everyday, or change the course of a person's life. Some are quiet, some are loud. Some are happy, some are sad. Whether fire or flood. Belief or despair. Joy or grief. We're there.
Day in, day out, vulnerable people and families lean on Anglicare Victoria through these moments - from childhood to parenthood, and all the messy bits in between.
Your role:
Anglicare Victoria's Financial Counselling program aims to:
Deliver high quality Financial Counselling through the provision of information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy intended to stabilise and improve the client's financial situation.
Support clients navigate financial crisis, build financial wellbeing, capability and resilience.
Facilitate referrals to other services and broader community support services to address client needs.
Participation in individual and peer supervision and regular team meetings with team members.
How do we assess your application:
Qualification Diploma of Financial Counselling
Membership of Financial Counselling Victoria Inc. (FC Vic)
An understanding of the impact of environmental factors affecting financial independence on individuals, families and communities. Experience in working with clients who have experienced family violence would be highly desirable.
Well-developed verbal and written interpersonal skills.
The ability to work independently and also as part of a team
Demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma
What you should know:
Salary is in line with Level 5 SCHCADS
This starts at $97,377 plus super
Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
Office location is Sunshine.
Fixed term contract to June 30th 2025.
We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
Access to discounted health insurance as well!
A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to settle in to your new role with a dedicated L&D team.
A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
Ready to take the next step:
To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application via the careers page. Wherever you see the advertisement clicking apply will take you there. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter as separate documents after clicking "apply for this job"
For a detailed position description download it here:Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 082022 V1.2 (3).pdf
For further enquiries contact Derek Bartolo on 03 9731 2500
Applications close 27th November 2024
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
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