Financial Counsellor

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Maximum term part time role until (6 Months)
• Based in Blackburn

The Financial Counsellor supports individuals experiencing financial hardship by providing counselling advocacy information and practical assistance to help them make informed financial decisions and improve their financial wellbeing. The role also supports financial capability initiatives delivers tailored financial literacy and money management support to clients from diverse backgrounds and works collaboratively with carers care recipients families and community services to strengthen referral pathways and access to support.

Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) super you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

• Diploma of Financial Counselling and FCA Victoria accreditation (or working towards accreditation).
• Experience providing financial counselling case management advocacy and client support.
• Strong communication engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable clients including those with complex needs.
• Experience developing referral networks and working collaboratively with community services.
• Strong organisational administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

View the position descriptionhere.

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions reach out toMichelle Ludwig on

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