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As a Financial Counsellor, you will provide a service that aims to relieve monetary pressures experienced by clients in financial hardship. You will provide assistance to clients to gain an understanding of their own financial situation and to access appropriate support services. You will support clients to make informed decisions and take action as well as advocate and negotiate with creditors on their behalf. By doing so you will be instrumental in building our clients’ financial resilience and achieving financial stability
More broadly, you will work with the wider South West community to provide information relating to debt management, credit regulations and consumer finance issues. You will represent the program at relevant external forums and will work to develop strong relationships with other members of the Financial Wellbeing Collective.
This is a permanent, part time (0.5 FTE - 18.75hrs per week) role based in Bunbury.
About you
You are a passionate individual who is driven to deliver a quality service for our clients. To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
- A diploma in Financial Counselling OR relevant experience in community services with willingness to achieve diploma qualification.
- Eligibility for accredited membership with the Financial Counsellors Association of WA
- High levels of financial numeracy
- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated capacity for advocacy and successful outcome negotiation
- Great working knowledge of both credit procedures used by major utilities and the legal processes involved in debt recovery and income maintenance
- Ability to work in cross cultural situations and especially with Aboriginal people
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
- Well-developed computer skills (Office 365 and client management systems)
You must hold a current National Police Clearance and a WA Driver’s License and own a reliable vehicle.
A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.
Impact and Benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.
In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.
Also:
- $99469.50 per annum pro rata + 12% super and salary packaging
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
- Annual leave, personal leave, purchase leave and long service leave
- Life-balance friendly working conditions
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.
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To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.
For further information please contact Tarryn Mackean at Tarryn.Mackean@anglicarewa.org.au
We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
