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

• SCHCADS Level 6 (Pro-Rata)
• 0.8 FTE – flexible hours, initial 6 months fixed term
• Latrobe St Melbourne location

This is an exciting role working with Good Shepherd's Financial Capability team, in collaboration with the Women's Information Referral Exchange and other partners.

• Co-design an Intersectional Guide to Financial Capability Education that is feminist, trauma-informed and strengths-based, as a key outcome for the Women’s Financial Capability Project.

• Centralise user’s experiences and co-design learnings to test and pilot a protocol for adapting existing financial capability education to become more intersectional by using the existing program Firmer Foundations as a case study, with a focus on tailoring the program for women with a disability.

We are looking for someone with experience, knowledge, passion and capability in the space of addressing intersectional disadvantage with a particular focus on improved financial capability as a force for personal empowerment.

The successful candidate will deploy their skills and experience in collaboration, co-design and facilitation to surface evidence-based design principles to inform the development of financial capability programs that best support the needs of Refugee, Immigrant and Asylum-Seeker women, Indigenous women and women with a disability.

The role will work closely with consultants and advocates with lived experience of disability the Financial Capability Program Manager, program partners and governance group.

About you:

• Experience in co-delivery of community services or financial capability with women
• Experience with the principles of co-design and addressing financial exclusion at a systemic level
• Experience in empowering people through financial capability and/or coaching delivery
• Experience in the development and delivery of group facilitation and training
• Lived experience or an understanding of the NDIS
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or significant group facilitation experience
• Core financial capability competency units in the Diploma of Financial Counselling
• 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 to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshepherd.com.au.

In line with the Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, all of Good Shepherd’s assessment processes will be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring Managers will work with you to find the most convenient method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees. We are not currently conducting face to face interviews/inductions. These processes will be completed online for those who are successful in securing a position with Good Shepherd.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.