Financial Counsellor

Salvation Army

Karratha, WA, Australia
Base: schads level 5 award; bonus/equity: not spec...
Fully remote
Financial counselling to individuals in hardship
Casework and advocacy with creditors
Mentorship of financial capability workers
The Salvation Army’s Moneycare service provides financial counselling to support individuals experiencing financial difficulty and build financial resilience in the Karratha community

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army’s Moneycare service provides financial counselling to support individuals experiencing financial difficulty and build financial resilience in the Karratha community.
  • This role includes delivering casework, advocacy, education, mentoring, and contributing to service development within a community-centred model.
  • Employees benefit from remote area housing, relocation assistance, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, inclusive culture focused on making a meaningful regional impact.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army’s Moneycare service provides financial counselling to support individuals experiencing financial difficulty and build financial resilience in the Karratha community.

Salary

Base: SCHADS Level 5 Award; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Remote Area Housing Benefit up to $31,800 tax free, Relocation assistance up to $5,000, Entertainment Benefit $2,650 tax free, Flexible working, Employee Assistance Program, Discounts, Purchase leave scheme, Generous parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial counselling to individuals in hardship
  • Casework and advocacy with creditors
  • Mentorship of Financial Capability Workers
  • Community-centred relational service model
  • Maintain accurate case notes and data
  • Strong money management and negotiation skills
  • High-level written and verbal communication

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of local Aboriginal communities
  • Experience with diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Supportive and culturally safe workplace
  • Participation in continuous improvement
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Diploma of Financial Counselling and accreditation or in progress
  • Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Current driver’s licence
  • Working with Children Check for child-facing roles
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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