About the Role

As part of the Uniting WA Financial Wellbeing team, this position provides financial counselling, information and assistance to people experiencing financial difficulties and advocates on their behalf to improve their overall life circumstances, including the provision of referrals and assistance to access other needed services.

This role works in collaboration with the Financial Counselling Network and its partners, and also with other Financial Counselling Services (FCS) and Financial Counselling, Capability and Wellbeing Hubs (FCCWH).

This is a part-time 3 days a week role (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) based in Merriwa and Mirrabooka. The position is a max term contract until 30 June 2021.

About You

To be successful you will need to demonstrate:

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to engage in financial assessment and provide financial counselling
• Demonstrated capacity to advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Demonstrated knowledge of current financial Bankruptcy legislation and Credit code
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• A valid National Police Clearance (no more than 6 months old) or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Diploma in Financial Counselling, or studying/enrolled in the course
• Be a member/eligible to be a member of the Financial Counsellors Association of WA.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting WA, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to Apply

Please apply through the website, by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit us here.

To apply, please do so through the website, providing a covering letter together with current resume.

Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.

Enquiries can be directed to Balbeer Sidhu, via [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs or by 0466 795 003.

A position description outlining further details is available https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/