• Position: 2x Fixed Term (24 months), Part Time (0.8FTE) 
• Location: Preston & hybrid 
• Salary: $97,377 - $101,787 plus superannuation and salary package 

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

The Financial Counsellor role involves providing one-on-one counselling sessions to help individuals create tailored financial plans and ensuring a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

You will also contribute to the development of content for educational modules and financial workshops. This role may require travel throughout Victoria.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose 
• Diploma of Financial Counselling and registration as per the relevant state regulations (Mandatory)
• Experience working with Aboriginal people and/or people experiencing financial hardship, rental stress, housing insecurity or homelessness
• Experience working with young care leavers, victims/survivors of family violence, Aboriginal Elders, Kinship and Foster carers, young people and adults post release from prison, those that may be experiencing challenges with gambling, clients facing housing stress or homelessness or with pending legal action.
• A working knowledge of credit systems used by banks, finance companies, utility companies etc
• Knowledge of referral services and the ability to provide the most up to date information
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, records, files and documentation
• Strong organisational abilities and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5%  loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click below to download the position description for this role.

 Financial Counsellor L5_PD.pdf

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy