Financial Counsellor, Financial Counselling Support Services - Wagga Wagga

Are you passionate and committed to making a difference in the  lives of others?  

Then this role maybe for you! 

Due to the increasing demand for our services Anglicare is seeking a  Financial Counsellor to join our Financial Counselling team based in  our Wagga Wagga office, with regional travel requirements. 

The core mission of Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) is to break  the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people and  families. We have a particular focus on serving vulnerable communities  in the ACT and regional, rural NSW.  

Anglicare's Financial Counselling Programs provide free, face-to-face,  confidential services offering one-on-one financial counselling, ongoing  casework services, budgeting support and consumer education. We  provide financial counselling and support to people dealing with the  emotional trauma and distress caused by financial crisis. It is a  comprehensive, trauma informed, financial counselling service which  provides assistance toward re-gaining financial independence. 

Reporting to the Coordinator of Financial Counselling, you will be  responsible for providing an integrated service model that provides high quality, trauma-informed Financial Counselling services to assist  individuals and/or families in moving towards regaining financial  independence. 

About You 

The most important attribute that you can bring to this role is your  engaging, helpful and friendly nature. You will also have the ability to  multi-task and remain professional in all situations, have excellent  communication and social skills, a willingness to learn, and be prepared  to work with a diverse team. 

You will be required to have a Diploma of Community Services Financial Counselling and be an accredited member of, or working  towards, the Financial Counsellors' Association of NSW (or with  another State or Territory).  

This position offers enormous job satisfaction. The salary is $46.35 an  hour plus 11.5% employer superannuation guarantee. 

We also offer: 

• Generous salary packaging under Anglicare's PBI status 
• Friendly, supportive team environment 
• Flexible working hours 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Opportunities for growth through mentoring, training and  
• professional development. 

Anglicare also offers other benefits, including additional personal  and paid parental leave. 

If you are a passionate and caring person prepared to embrace our  values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Inclusion in your day-to day work life, with a great work ethic and a real desire to assist people  in your community, then we want to hear from you. 

For all enquiries, please contact Chris Heckenberg at 0480 297 861  (during business hours). 

Details

How to Apply

To gain a copy of the Position Description and to apply please go to our  website www.anglicare.com.au/careers and upload your resume and  Cover Letter outlining your experience. 

Applicants must obtain a Working With Children clearance through the  Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW) and undergo a National  Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment. 

If you would like to join the Anglicare team, please send your  written application addressing the key requirements to: https://anglicare.recruitmenthub.com.au/Current-vacancies &  enter Job Ref: 6634088 

Applications close 12 August 2024

Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT)