• Join a team that is making a difference to their clients lives
• Flex to be located at Echuca, Bendigo or Kyneton 
• Part time fixed term position in Financial Counselling

Your role: 

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 disaster events.
• 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. 

How do we assess your application:

• Diploma of Financial Counselling Qualification required.
• Membership of Financial Counselling Victoria Inc. (FCVic).
• An understanding of the impact of environmental factors affecting financial independence on individuals, families and communities.
• Experience in working with clients who have experienced family violence would be highly desirable.
• Well-developed verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.

What you should know:

• You get a salary of SCHCADS Award level 5 plus super starting at $105,557
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• Part time, 0.8, 30.4 hours, fixed term to June 2028.
• We offer hybrid work with opportunities to work from home.
• A large organisation that supports career progression and growth.
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to make a move?

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application via the portal. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter as separate documents after clicking "apply for this job"

You can review the position description here:  Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 022023 V1.2.pdf

For further enquiries contact Laura Powell via email at Laura Powell Team Leader at laura.powell@anglicarevic.org.au 

Applications will be reviewed and actioned as received. If we receive suitable applications we will interview earlier so please do not delay your application. The closing date will be Sunday 26th July.

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.

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 and physical ability.