MoneyMob Talkabout is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of financial literacy, energy efficiency programs and community services in the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in northern South Australia, and in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. We advocate and influence across Australia on issues affecting First Nations people and their economic wellbeing. We use our knowledge and practice-based evidence to inform our positions and to advocate for our clients.

Our Focus First Nations people are equal partners in and co-creators of our practice. We elevate the voices of our clients and advocate, influence, deliver services, build and share knowledge to achieve equality.

Our Values

These values guide all aspects of our work including our service delivery, advocacy, governance and management.

COURAGE: We are committed to advocating strongly for change and creating a more just and inclusive environment.

EMPOWERMENT: We work to support First Nations people to be in control and work towards achieving independence, rights, opportunities and recognition of the inherent value of their culture and communities.

INTEGRITY: Honesty, openness, accountability, fairness and inclusiveness must be at the core of everything we do and are.

INSIGHT: Our actions and services are grounded in our organisational knowledge, evidence and ethics; the wisdom of the people, organisations and communities working alongside us; current thinking and research about what works nationally and internationally.

INNOVATION: We are a creative and agile organisation, motivated to continually improve, adapt and develop innovative solutions that add value and are valued by the communities we work with.

About the Role

The Caseworker (Financial Capability) position is based in Alice Springs and undertakes regular remote travel in the APY Lands communities, doing outreach. This role plays a critical part in supporting our remote First Nations clients to address the impacts of poverty and financial exclusion through trauma-informed, holistic casework. The role supports people to develop financial knowledge and life skills appropriate to their capacity, assists them to achieve safe and culturally appropriate financial arrangements, access available concessions, and advocate on their behalf to financial agencies and other services.

Caseworker (Financial Capability) should have:

• Minimum Certificate III in Community Services. Applicants with higher-level community service qualifications, such as a social work degree or diploma level, will be highly regarded.
• At least two years' experience working with clients with complex needs, preferably in a cross-cultural or First Nations community context and assisting clients to deal with money-related issues.
• Demonstrated ability in case management and counselling skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice is and why it is necessary when working with First Nations communities.
• Unrestricted driver's license and willingness to complete financial literacy skillset.
• Desirable - ability to speak Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara.

In Your First Six Months You'll:

• Settle into a friendly, passionate team and get to know the town
• Complete 4WD, first aid and tax help courses
• Travel to the APY Lands and learn about Anangu culture and community
• Meet the people on your caseload and establish a rapport with them
• Develop or work on tailored case plans for your clients, supporting them to develop financial literacy and work on personal financial issues and goals
• Identify where further referrals for support are needed
• Network with other key stakeholders

If you are considering an application, please read the position description and information for applicants carefully. These can be accessed on our website https://moneymob.org.au/jobs/.

To discuss the role, please contact Rebecca Smith, Financial Wellbeing Team Leader on (08) 8953 2410.

Applicants must address the selection criteria (no more than two pages) and provide references from two recent direct supervisors.