• Ongoing position
• Part-time 0.9 FTE
• Marrickville

Around the world the Good Shepherd network is working to create just and equal communities where women and girls can live full, safe lives. We have been committed to our mission for nearly 200 years, working strongly for social change. All of our services are informed by the latest evidence and research and adopt a best practice approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering measurable outcomes.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand [GSANZ] is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to staff wellbeing. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development for staff and a competitive remuneration package. We encourage flexible working arrangements and provide access to salary packaging.

About the role

If you have a passion for working with the community and a willingness to learn and develop your skills this role could be perfect for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join dedicated Financial Counsellors at our Inner Sydney services, providing intensive support and in-depth assessment, case work and advocacy for people experiencing financial hardship.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Demonstrated experience working as a financial counsellor, including through the provision of a phone-based service.
• An effective understanding of financial disadvantage and exclusion in Australia and its impacts.
• Qualification in the Diploma of Financial Counselling
• FCAN accredited.
• Experience and understanding of contemporary practice in casework, referral and advocacy with clients, including an empowerment approach to case work.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs to provide respectful, effective and high-quality customer service
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective networks and partnerships to support successful client outcomes
• A satisfactory Police Check
• A current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Please review the full list of desired skills and characteristics on the position description.

To find out more about the role and the work of Good Shepherd please explore our website: www.goodshepherd.com.au.