Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Nov 2021
- Sydney > Penrith
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
Wesley Financial Counselling is a free, face-to-face, confidential counselling for individuals and families experiencing personal financial difficulties and crisis.
Our program provides comprehensive, specialist counselling support to address the immediate distress caused by financial hardship and enable our clients to build longer-term capability to better budget and manage money and make informed financial decisions in the future. We also work in partnership with local schools, community groups to deliver Financial Literacy programs.
Our service also recognises the importance of place-based approaches and the impact one’s community can have on all levels of wellbeing. We are therefore committed to embedding our programs within vulnerable and most in-need communities, including those communities significantly impacted by natural disasters.
Whether looking for your first career, re-entering back into other work force or simply wanting a complete career change, you cannot go past this dynamic and challenging opportunity to join a vibrant and passionate financial counselling team.
As one of our paid Intern Financial Counsellors, you will be given the unique opportunity to gain insight and practical experience whilst completing your formal studies. Paid interns will have first preference in applying for available permanent roles upon completion of this program.
What you can expect:
If you have a real passion for supporting and empowering client to make long lasting and significant life and financial changes, this position is for you!
To be successful in this position, candidates must possess the following:
For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:
Phone: 0428 452 476
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and worker Code of Conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. First Nation peoples are encouraged to apply.