Financial Counsellor – FT – Anglicare Victoria, Gippsland Region

• Flexibility of location – multiple offices across Gippsland
• 25 years working for better, building better tomorrows
• Financial counselling for individuals
• Fixed term – 12 month role, full-time

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

Anglicare Victoria’s Gippsland Financial Counselling Program focuses on:

• Providing free, confidential and accessible information, casework, advocacy and consultation services to individuals and families who are experiencing financial crisis or chronic financial difficulties
• Participating 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 (or enrolment in) and eligibility to 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.
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma, violence and neglect.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHADS award level 5.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Flexibility of location – multiple offices across the region of Gippsland with the option to take advantage of our flexible working culture.
• Possibility of extension beyond initial contract.
• 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.

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.