Trauma-Informed Financial Counsellor | Access to Justice

Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Legal Services Commission of South Australia is seeking a compassionate Financial Counsellor to provide information, advice and practical support to clients, with a focus on those experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.

You will assess financial circumstances, develop tailored strategies, and help clients achieve financial recovery and independence in collaboration with legal and social care teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Financial Counselling required for membership eligibility with SAFCA.
• Experience providing financial counselling to vulnerable clients in legal settings, especially those affected by domestic or family violence.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and empathetically.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ financial circumstances and develop tailored strategies for recovery and stability.
• Collaborate with legal, social work and external stakeholders to deliver trauma‑informed services.
• Contribute to service reporting, policy development and continuous improvement.
• Educate and inform clients to improve access to justice and financial wellbeing.

Skills

Financial counselling

Trauma-informed practice

Client assessment

Advocacy

Interagency collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma of Financial Counselling

Tools

Electronic records management

Job description

Legal Services Commission of South Australia is seeking a compassionate Financial Counsellor to provide information, advice and practical support to clients, with a focus on those experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.

You will assess financial circumstances, develop tailored strategies, and help clients achieve financial recovery and independence in collaboration with legal and social care teams.