Financial Counsellor

With the recent release of the Rental Stress Support package funding, Anglicare Victoria are excited to be able to expand the provision of our Financial Counselling services statewide, providing professional financial counselling services to support Victorians experiencing rental stress.
- Supportive team environment - working alongside other financial counsellors based across the state
- Full time position available
- Based in Gippsland or South East suburbs, or ability to travel to work site in Gippsland/South East suburbs

This role will predominantly focus on intake, supporting clients at the front end of service delivery. There may be some capacity to provide some financial counselling casework within the role.

**About Us**

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work. As well as a comprehensive suite of services across Victoria, Anglicare Victoria are also recognised as one of the leading providers of Financial Counselling services in the state. Our passion, commitment to innovation and diversity as well as our dedication to our people and purpose, make Anglicare Victoria a great place to work.

**To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need**:

- Qualification in Diploma of Community Services - Financial Counselling (or actively studying)
- an understanding of the impact of environmental factors affecting financial independence on individuals, families and communities. Experience in working with clients who have experienced family violence would be highly desirable.
- well-developed verbal and written interpersonal skills.
- the ability to work independently and also as part of a team
- demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

**How to Apply**:
For further enquiries contact Michelle Taranto - Program Manager on 5135 9555

**Applications close Sunday 20th Oct 2024.**
- Please note - Applications will be assessed ongoing and this role may be filled earlier._

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.