Trainee Financial Counselor

Rarekind; Gosford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bara Barang Corporation, a not‑for‑profit Aboriginal organisation on Darkinjung Country, invites applications for a full‑time Diploma of Financial Counselling traineeship. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, study support, and mentoring from experienced financial counsellors who value community and culture.

Join a supportive, people‑centred team dedicated to long‑term community outcomes and meaningful work that makes a real difference.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity.
• Confidence discussing money, debt, and financial pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Resilience, empathy, and a non‑judgmental approach.
• Comfort working with numbers and administration.
• Background in admin, accounts, customer service or banking, and an interest in finance, accounting, or community services.
• Willingness to obtain a Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support clients navigating debt, housing stress, family challenges and financial crisis.
• Listen with empathy and help find practical ways forward.
• Contribute to a culturally grounded, community‑centred service delivery.
• Engage with Aboriginal communities and participate in on‑the‑job training for the diploma.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Resilience

Admin background

Numbers familiarity

Customer service experience

Community services interest

Education

Diploma of Financial Counselling

Job description

From day one, you’ll be part of real conversations with real people facing real financial pressure.

You’ll support clients navigating debt, housing stress, family challenges, and financial crisis.

Sometimes people just need someone who can listen without judgement. Other times, they need help finding a practical way forward when things feel overwhelming.

That’s the work you’ll step into here.

As part of this full‑time traineeship, you’ll complete your Diploma of Financial Counselling while learning on the job. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, structured study support, and mentoring from experienced financial counsellors who genuinely want to see you succeed.

Including a pioneer of financial counselling, Aunty Betty.

Her guidance, wisdom, and deep connection to community will help shape not just your skills, but your confidence and approach to supporting people through tough situations.

You’ll also join a team where culture, community, and purpose sit at the centre of everything. The environment is supportive, grounded, and deeply people‑focused.

This is meaningful work with real long‑term impact. Both for the community and for your own career.

What you’ll need:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
• Confidence having sensitive conversations about money, debt, and financial pressure
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Resilience, empathy, and a non‑judgmental approach
• Comfort working with numbers and administration
• A background in admin, accounts, customer service or banking, and an interest in finance, accounting, or community services
• Willingness to obtain a Working With Children Check

Bara Barang Corporation is a not‑for‑profit Aboriginal organisation based on Darkinjung Country, supporting Aboriginal people through culturally grounded education, mentoring, employment, and community services.

Their work is driven by culture, connection, and creating stronger long‑term outcomes for community.