Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th May 2024
- Sydney > Campsie
Metro Assist (formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) is seeking a qualified Financial Inclusion Team Leader to join our dynamic organisation which is committed to making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Metro Assist’s vision is to achieve a fair society that respects diversity and enables all people to reach their full potential. We work with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds including migrants and refugees and support their efforts to become resilient and empowered through our range of services.
We provide refugee settlement support, employment services, family services, emergency relief, tenancy advice, financial counselling and undertake community development projects and initiatives. More information about Metro Assist is available on our website here.
Metro Assist provides several financial inclusion support programs within the Inner West, Canterbury-Bankstown, Georges River, and Bayside LGA’s. These include Financial Counselling, EAPA, No Interest Loans (NILS), and Emergency Relief Assistance.
The primary function of the program is the delivery of a face-to-face counselling service and casework to clients who reside within the identified catchment area. This service is supplemented by limited telephone information, representation to a range of relevant authorities such as the Financial Ombudsman and delivery of communication and educational workshops.
The Team Leader will ensure the program meets funding and service agreements and will ensure that staff are appropriately trained and resourced to deliver services in compliance with organisational policies, funding agreements and relevant legislation.
The position is full time 35 hours per week, and is responsible for the following:
The salary is based on the SCHCADS Award with Above Award rates of pay, generous salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay, additional paid leave days are provided to all staff, and flexible working options are available. The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing support & supervision, and have access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program offering a range of wellbeing supports.
There is no closing date for this position, applications will be reviewed as they are received and must be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' and following the prompts.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our HR Manager Michelle Aldred on (02) 9789 3744 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Inclusion Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.
The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.
A position description is attached.