Financial Counsellor

Anglicare NT; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided in Nhulunbuy

Five weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17%

Salary packaging options

12 weeks parental leave & partnerLeave

Discounted private health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Five paid study days per year

Long service leave access

Job summary

Anglicare NT is seeking a Financial Counsellor to assist individuals facing financial difficulties across East Arnhem. The role includes outreach to remote communities and is based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy with Anglicare NT accommodation available in Nhulunbuy.

You will provide information, advocacy and practical support to help clients understand options, make informed decisions and build lasting financial capability, working within a team to ensure culturally responsive services.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Financial Counselling and current membership with a relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Financial Counsellor.
• Strong case management, advocacy and client engagement skills.
• The ability to build productive networks and partnerships.
• Well-developed written, verbal and computer skills.
• A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advocacy, casework and practical support to individuals experiencing financial difficulties.
• Travel to remote communities to deliver services and outreach.
• Help clients understand their financial situation and identify available options.
• Assist clients to make informed decisions and build long-term financial capability.
• Collaborate within a supportive team to deliver culturally responsive services.

Skills

Financial counselling

Case management

Advocacy

Client engagement

Cultural safety

Computer skills

Education

Diploma of Financial Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Help People Navigate Financial Hardship and Build Brighter Futures
• Flexible location with the ability to be based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy
• Accommodation provided in Nhulunbuy for the successful candidate.
• Five weeks annual leave + 17% Leave Loading
• Salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay (up to $15,900 p/a)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & paid partner leave provisions
• Access to discounted private health insurance
• Access to ongoing professional development & training opportunities & five paid study days each year.
• Early access to long service leave from 7 years of continuous service

Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services.

About the Opportunity

As a Financial Counsellor within the East Arnhem Money Support Hub, you will provide information, advocacy, casework and practical support to individuals experiencing financial difficulties. Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment, you will assist clients to understand their financial situation, identify available options, make informed decisions and build long-term financial capability. The role includes outreach and travel to remote communities, delivering culturally responsive services across the region.

This position offers flexibility and can be based in either Darwin or Nhulunbuy . Anglicare NT accommodation is available for employees based in Nhulunbuy; (one bed unit) as part of the role. However, this is not a subsidised housing benefit and normal rental charges apply

What we are looking for:

• Diploma of Financial Counselling and current membership with a relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Financial Counsellor.
• Strong case management, advocacy and client engagement skills.
• The ability to build productive networks and partnerships.
• Well-developed written, verbal and computer skills.
• A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.

Note : The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

NHULUNBUY

Situated on the beautiful Gove Peninsula in North East Arnhem Land, Nhulunbuy is one of Australia's most unique and rewarding places to live and work.

Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking landscapes, Nhulunbuy offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in the country. Whether it's fishing, camping, boating, cultural experiences or simply exploring uncrowded beaches, every weekend feels like a getaway.

Home to the Yolngu people, one of Australia's oldest continuing cultures, Nhulunbuy provides a rare opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal communities, build meaningful relationships and gain valuable cultural knowledge and understanding.

Working in Nhulunbuy means becoming part of a close-knit and welcoming community while developing skills and experiences that will stand out throughout your career.

Anglicare NT are committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities. Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card along with 100 points of identification to confirm Australian Citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia.

Unfortunately, we aren't able to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Vacancy Description - APPROVED Position Description Financial Counsellor Jan 2023.pdf (137 kB)