About the opportunity
We are seeking a Financial Counsellor to join Uniting on a casual basis to provide information, options and advocacy for individuals and families who are experiencing financial problems. This is a rewarding opportunity for passionate individuals who wish to make a real difference in the lives of others.
The Financial Counsellor will triage, assess, explore, and provide options relating to financial and debt issues to NSW residents who make contact with the National Debt Helpline phone service.
About You
- Hold or working to complete a Diploma in Financial Counselling.
- Several years’ of demonstrated experience in a financial advisory position;
- Current membership to Financial Counsellors Association of NSW, or willing to become a member and maintain 20 CPD points per annum, supported by Uniting;
- Good understanding of policy and frameworks; familiar with Australian Financial Counselling Code of Ethical Practice;
- Thorough knowledge of debt legislation, consumer credit law, debt enforcement practices and bankruptcy law;
Benefits & culture
Uniting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We work together to ensure that every employee can be the best they can be. We value you and will support you in your life and in your career by:
- Offering ongoing training and mentoring so you can continue to improve and learn new skills
- Ensuring a family friendly workplace and flexible working hours
- Regular clinical supervision and An accessible employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] / 0466801937
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 11th December