Financial Counsellor

Salvation Army Australia

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Schads level 5; nfp salary pyckaging up to $15,900...
Diploma of community services financial counselling
Trauma-informed counselling approaches
Advocacy with creditors and financial institutions
The role offers holistic, person-centred financial counselling and advocacy to people experiencing financial hardship with a focus on problem gambling

Job Summary

  • The role offers holistic, person-centred financial counselling and advocacy to people experiencing financial hardship with a focus on problem gambling.
  • Employees receive NFP salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free along with flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave.
  • The position requires maintaining high quality case notes and reporting while building strong relationships with local community services.

Matching Summary

The role offers holistic, person-centred financial counselling and advocacy to people experiencing financial hardship with a focus on problem gambling.

Salary

SCHADS Level 5; NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free; Entertainment Benefit $2,650 tax free

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Diploma of Community Services Financial Counselling
  • Trauma-informed counselling approaches
  • Advocacy with creditors and financial institutions
  • Case planning and comprehensive assessments
  • Client management systems proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting people in crisis
  • Strong negotiation and money management skills
  • Commitment to inclusive and non-judgmental practice
  • Ability to deliver group financial literacy sessions
  • Autonomy in managing competing priorities

Key Requirements

  • Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
  • Current driver's licence
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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