• Fixed Term Contract

Good Shepherd

Our three-year strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring
about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

• Part Time (30.4hrs per week) 12 Month fixed term contract
• Hastings & Narre Warren

This role will form a part of a broader team of financial counsellors and will work closely with the Financial Capability Worker to provide comprehensive service delivery to clients across the Inner South and South East of Melbourne, including periodic phone, face to face or workshop support to clients in Port Phillip, Kingston, Glen Eira catchment and Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. Periodic attendance at broader agency functions and events will be required.

About you:

• Must have obtained the Diploma of Financial Counselling
• Have current FC Vic or equivalent state registration
• Financial Counselling experience in the provision of intake, telephone triage, assessment and case work.
• Demonstrated strong ethos and skill in working as part of a team
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain timely and accurate records
• Experience working with clients who experience personal and financial vulnerabilities
• A satisfactory Police Check
• A current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

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