Trauma-Informed Financial Wellbeing Coach

Good Shepherd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

4 days gifted leave at Christmas and E

Entertainment benefits up to $2,650

Employee Assistance Program

Portable long service leave

Job summary

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) is seeking a Financial Wellbeing Coach to support individuals who have faced financial abuse. You will deliver trauma-informed coaching, help clients set practical goals and build confidence to regain financial independence.

Working collaboratively with community services, you will offer in-person, phone or online support, maintain records, and contribute to a holistic recovery journey. This role includes salary packaging and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Community Services, Financial Capability, Financial Counselling or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering financial wellbeing, financial coaching, financial capability or similar community services.
• An understanding of domestic and family violence, including financial abuse, and experience applying trauma-informed practice.
• Strong coaching skills, with client-directed goal setting and confidence-building techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one trauma-informed financial coaching to participants who have experienced financial abuse.
• Help participants set meaningful goals and develop personalised financial roadmaps.
• Identify financial risks and connect participants with appropriate counselling and services.
• Build relationships with community organisations and run workshops and groups.
• Provide flexible support in person, by phone or online and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Community Services

Job description

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) is seeking a Financial Wellbeing Coach to support individuals who have faced financial abuse. You will deliver trauma-informed coaching, help clients set practical goals and build confidence to regain financial independence.

Working collaboratively with community services, you will offer in-person, phone or online support, maintain records, and contribute to a holistic recovery journey. This role includes salary packaging and leave benefits.