Financial Counsellor Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of others? 

Would you be interested in a ‘tree change’ that will allow you to embrace a simpler, less stressful way of life, smell the clean air and settle into relaxed country living?

Then this role maybe for you!

Anglicare is seeking a Financial Counsellor to join our Integrated Financial Counselling and Wellbeing team and deliver our Financial Counselling Support Services in the Goulburn region of NSW.

The core mission of Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people and families. We particularly focus on serving vulnerable communities in the ACT and regional, rural NSW.

Anglicare’s Integrated Financial Counselling and Wellbeing Programs provide free, face-to-face, confidential services offering one-on-one financial counselling, ongoing casework services, budgeting support and consumer education. We provide financial counselling and support to people dealing with the emotional trauma and distress caused by financial crises. It is a comprehensive, trauma-informed financial counselling service that provides assistance toward regaining financial independence.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Financial Counselling and Wellbeing, you will be responsible for providing an integrated service model that provides high-quality, trauma-informed Financial Counselling services to assist individuals and/or families in moving towards regaining financial independence.

About You

The most important attribute you can bring to this role is your engaging, helpful, and friendly nature. You will also be able to multi-task and remain professional in all situations, have excellent communication and social skills, a willingness to learn, and be prepared to work with a diverse team.

You will be required to have a Diploma of Community Services- Financial Counselling and be an accredited member of or working towards the Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW (or with another State or Territory).

This position offers enormous job satisfaction. The salary is $44.68 an hour plus 11% employer superannuation guarantee.

We also offer:

  • Generous salary packaging is available under Anglicare’s PBI status
  • Friendly, supportive team environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for growth through mentoring, training, and professional development
  • Assistance with relocation https://www.goulburnaustralia.com.au/live-and-work/
  • Anglicare offers other benefits, including additional personal and paid parental leave

If you are a passionate and caring person prepared to embrace our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Inclusion in your day-to-day work life, with a great work ethic and a real desire to assist people in your community, then we want to hear from you.

For all enquiries, please contact Chris Heckenberg at 0480 297 861 (during business hours).

To gain a copy of the Position Description and to apply, please go to our website, www.anglicare.com.au/careers and upload your resume and Cover Letter outlining your experience.

Applicants must obtain a Working With Children clearance through the Office of the Children’s Guardian (NSW) and undergo a National Criminal History Check before an offer of employment.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply, and applicants are welcome to contact Brian DeVries, Manager Cultural Safety, on 0428 534 725 (during business hours) for assistance in applying for this position.

If you would like to join the Anglicare team, go to https://anglicare.recruitmenthub.com.au/Current-vacancies & enter Job Ref: 6449687
Applications close 04 October 2023

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT

Job Salary

Full time

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