• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Maximum term part time role until 30/06/2027
• Based in Blackburn

Your new role

The Financial Counsellor supports individuals experiencing financial hardship by providing counselling, advocacy, information, and practical assistance to help them make informed financial decisions and improve their financial wellbeing. The role also supports financial capability initiatives, delivers tailored financial literacy and money management support to clients from diverse backgrounds, and works collaboratively with carers, care recipients, families, and community services to strengthen referral pathways and access to support.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Diploma of Financial Counselling and FCA Victoria accreditation (or working towards accreditation).
• Experience providing financial counselling, case management, advocacy, and client support.
• Strong communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable clients, including those with complex needs.
• Experience developing referral networks and working collaboratively with community services.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Michelle Ludwig on [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counsellor - Blackburn enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.