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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Moneycare is The Salvation Army's national financial counselling and financial capability program.  It is one of the largest and long-running such programs in Australia. Our evidence-based outcomes measurement process shows that we have a real impact on the lives of the people who come to us seeking assistance through materially improved mental health, personal well-being and financial resilience, including financial hardship alleviation. Moneycare has a focus on holistic, strengths-based services that are professional, caring, and missional.

Our Financial Counsellors provide financial counselling to clients and conduct thorough assessment processes that ensures that clients receive a prompt and efficient service. Integrate this with state-wide telephone financial counselling service.

We are currently seeking a values driven Financial Counsellor to provide financial counselling, client casework and advocacy, and conduct community education in order to ease the suffering or hardship of people in financial difficulty or crisis.

This is a full-time max term position, based in Tamworth NSW.

You will successfully

• Provide a holistic financial counselling and advocacy service to people in financial difficulty or crisis which recognises the ways in which other life issues may interact with personal financial issues, considers the clients' unique circumstances, their financial history and financial behaviours
• Conduct group community education (financial literacy/capability) sessions where appropriate with a view to helping people build longer-term capability, manage their money better and make informed choices
• Operate the local Moneycare practise with autonomy but within TSA and Moneycare policy and procedure, managing own scheduling, case load and reporting of statistical data

You will have

• Diploma of Community Services - Financial Counselling or be willing to undertake study from outset
• Degree qualifications or extensive experience in the fields of welfare, finance, community services, psychology or business fields
• 12+ months experience in a relevant field
• Accreditation as a Financial Counsellor or be willing to attain accreditation as soon as possible
• Demonstrated ability to work within a counselling framework is highly regarded
• Demonstrated money management and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with people suffering difficulties and crisis
• A current Working with Children Check NSW
• A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

What we offer

• As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Superb training and support
• Workplace flexibility & family friendly role

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.