This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Counsellor who is passionate about leadership, professional development and delivering impactful community services across Gippsland. Join a supportive organisation committed to excellence, innovation and improving the wellbeing of our communities.

As a Team Leader, you will support and inspire a team of Financial Counsellors, Financial Wellness Workers and students, driving high-quality service delivery and positive client outcomes. Working collaboratively with fellow Team Leaders, you will provide practice guidance, mentor staff, support complex casework and contribute to continuous service improvement. You will also maintain a small caseload, ensuring you remain connected to frontline practice while sharing your expertise with the team.

• Full time or part time position available by negotiation
• SCHADS level dual rate combination of level 7.1 (0.8FTE) and 6.1 (0.2FTE) respectively ($62.18 per hour)
• 12 Month contract to 30 November 2027
• Flexible Location - sites across Gippsland, with travel required. 

Anglicare Victoria's Financial Counselling program aims to:

• Deliver high quality Financial Counselling through the provision of information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy intended to stabilise and improve the client’s financial situation.
• Support clients to navigate financial crisis, build financial wellbeing, capability and resilience.
• Support the recovery of Victorians impacted by Rental stress
• Facilitate referrals to other services and broader community support services to address client needs.
• To maintain contact with other service providers and agencies in order to promote integration of the service in the community and also to enable the development of best practice in the field.

Role Requirements

• Diploma of Financial Counselling Qualification required.
• Membership to Financial Counselling Victoria. 

Knowledge and skills

• Experience in supervision of staff, team development and development of a professional Financial Counselling Team.
• Excellent understanding of the financial counselling sector, including legislative and policy framework.
• Experience in delivering high quality programs and services within required agreements, timeframes and budget parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in creating, developing and leading a team that is inclusive and engaged, supporting employees to operate to their best potential.
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to financial issues, including sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, gender, cultural background, disability, age and sexuality.

To Apply 

Complete an online application via the AV careers page, attaching two documents: a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience and a short response addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Position Description:  Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 022023 V1.2 (2).pdf

For further enquiries please contact Jane Kennard: Jane.Kennard@anglicarevic.org.au with the subject line: Financial Counsellor Team Leader Role.

Applications Close: Sunday November 29

**Please note that the team will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified**

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. 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 or physical ability.