We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic applicant to work within the Financial Counselling Program to provide a free and confidential financial counselling intake service for individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship.

• Fixed term to 30 June 2017, with potential to extend subject to funding
• Part Time, 30.4 hours per week located at Gippsland
• Salary packaging is offered with this position

The Position:

The work of the Financial Counselling team focuses on advocacy on behalf of low income consumers, promotion of a personal capacity to make responsible use of credit and financial resources, and improving the financial literacy of the broader community. The Intake Worker will be instrumental in providing financial counselling support including assessment of a client’s financial situation, the provision of information and referral to other relevant services and forging referral pathways with Family Violence Agencies across Gippsland.

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

To be successful in this position you will need to have completed at a minimum, Diploma of Financial Counselling.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.