Your role:
Anglicare Victoria’s North Central Financial Counselling Program aims to:
- Provide a free and confidential assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing financial crisis or chronic financial difficulties through a combination of casework, community education and secondary consultation
- Participate in appropriate community education programs for the purpose of raising awareness of financial issues including the provision of information and resource materials to community groups, schools and other welfare professionals.
We are looking for:
- A Diploma of Financial Counselling and hold membership of Financial Counselling Victoria.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in Financial Counselling and Family Violence Financial Counselling, including a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to financial issues, including sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, gender, cultural background, disability, age and sexuality.
- Highly developed skills in advocacy, negotiation and written communication. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and the MARAM Framework.
- Demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma, violence and neglect.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office packages and other statistical databases such as IRIS.
What makes this such a great role for you:
- You get a salary starting at $88,761 plus super.
- Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
- SCHCADS award level 5.
- Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
- Flexibility of location – multiple offices across the region Bendigo, Kyneton or Echuca with the option to take advantage of our flexible working culture.
- A max term contract up to June 30th 2023.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, 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 progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
- A Rainbow Tick Accreditation
What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.
Ready to take the next step:
Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Wednesday 14th December.
For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here: Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 082022 V1.0.pdf
To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.
The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Laura Powell, Team Leader on 03 5440 1100.
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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
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.