• Join a team that is making a difference to their clients lives
• Flexibility to be located at Echuca, Bendigo, Kyneton or Mildura
• Fixed term 24-month position

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 navigate financial crisis, build financial wellbeing, capability and resilience.
• Facilitate referrals to other services and broader community support services to address client needs.
• Provide statewide intake, triage and referral support to provide timely access to grant programs and promote available services, whilst facilitating referrals to place-based agencies for people impacted by the 2026 Victorian fire events.

Make your mark

• With a qualification Diploma of Financial Counselling.
• 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

• Salary is in line with Level 5 SCHADS.
• Office location is flexible: Bendigo, Echuca, Kyneton or Mildura.
• Hybrid work option of WFH and in office.
• Fixed term contract of 24 months, extension potential in line with any future funding.
• A large organisation that supports career progression and growth.
• 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 workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!

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?

You can review the full position description here:  Financial Counsellor PD FCOU E AW5 022023 V1.2 (1).pdf

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"

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 22nd March.

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.