Financial Capability Worker

Safca; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community service organization as a Financial Capability Worker, where you'll engage with Aboriginal communities to enhance financial literacy and wellbeing. This dynamic role involves on-ground support, delivering workshops, and fostering meaningful connections. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture with flexible arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Salary Sacrifice packages

Access to free counselling sessions

Flexible working arrangements

You're Amazing Day - a day off

Salary packaging up to $15,000 p.a.

Qualifications

• Experience in community services and financial capability.
• Skills in delivering workshops and one-on-one support.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial capability support and emergency relief services.
• Develop relationships with clients and community partners.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and participate in professional development.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Financial literacy

Community engagement

Job description

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Welcome to Lutheran Care! From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services.

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances.

Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

About You:

Are you ready to make a real difference in the heart of Central Australia?

We're looking for a passionate and community-minded Financial Capability Worker to join our team in Alice Springs.

This is more than just a desk job — it's a dynamic role that takes you on the road, working alongside remote Aboriginal communities to build financial confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

If you're someone who thrives on meaningful connections, values cultural respect, and enjoys the reward of helping others take control of their financial future, then this is the role for you.

Bring your skills, compassion, and sense of adventure — and help us create lasting change, one community at a time.

Job Description

About the role:

The Financial Capability Worker (FCW) supports Aboriginal people in engaging with Lutheran Care's programs and accessing financial wellbeing services.

This includes:

• Providing on-ground support to help people understand financial concepts.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of budgeting and financial literacy sessions.
• Ensuring communication is culturally sensitive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Capability & Emergency Relief Services: Provide one-on-one financial capability support, conduct non-accredited workshops on financial capability, deliver emergency relief services to clients in crisis, engage positively with Aboriginal people, and deliver culturally appropriate services. Participate in remote travel to provide support in communities.
• Referrals, Networking, and Advocacy: Develop positive relationships with internal and external services, make referrals appropriate to clients' needs, engage in local partnerships and networks.
• Record Keeping: Ensure accurate information is collected and stored, complete comprehensive case notes and reports.
• Professional Development: Attend compulsory training and professional development opportunities, obtain necessary qualifications as required by the funding body.

What's in It for You?

We believe great work deserves great rewards.

• Competitive casual hourly compensation
• Salary Sacrifice packages available
• Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
• A kind and supportive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• You're Amazing Day - a day off just for you!
• Salary packaging up to $15,000 p.a. to maximise your take-home pay

What You'll Need to Succeed

• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• National Police Clearance

Ready to Apply?

We'd love to hear from you! Show us your experience and enthusiasm by submitting your application below.

If you'd like a confidential chat about the role, feel free to contact Charmayne Flemming. Applications must include:

• A current resume
• Applications close: Friday 30th May

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, to join us in our vision of "changing lives and building communities".

Please note, Lutheran Care retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.