Financial Counsellor

**Join Us as a Part-time (3-4 days a week) Financial Counsellor at EACH**
- ** Hybrid Work Model**: Based at Boronia on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Peoples | Outreach (Knox) | Work from home
- ** Team Dynamic**: Be part of a supportive team of financial counsellors - no more working alone
- ** Compensation**:Salary + 11% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of financially disadvantaged and vulnerable Victorians? Do you have the skills and compassion to help individuals overcome financial hardship and regain control of their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team at EACH as a **Financial Counsellor**

**About the Role**

As a Financial Counsellor, you will provide free, confidential, and independent financial counselling services to empower clients to take charge of their financial futures. You will assist them in setting financial goals, advocate on their behalf, provide essential information and options and collaborate with legal and financial institutions to reduce financial difficulties. You will be able to identify systemic issues and advocate for change and work closely with allied services to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to client wellbeing.

This role includes delivery of specialist family violence financial counselling services to people experiencing family violence and is delivered through an integrated service model with the Financial Counselling Program.

Your work will be funded by the Department of Justice and Community Safety and Consumer Affairs Victoria and is funded until **30 June 2025**, with a high likelihood of extension.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' financial situations.
- Provide clients with practical information and options tailored to their circumstances.
- Deliver top-notch financial counselling, casework and advocacy, negotiating with financial and legal institutions on behalf of clients.
- Address family violence risk using the MARAM framework and coordinate responses with allied services.
- Participate in local and state-wide projects aimed at reducing financial hardship in the community.
- Maintain accurate data records and engage in regular professional development and supervision.

**Qualifications**:
**What We’re Looking For**
- ** Qualifications**: Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling), eligibility for membership of Financial Counselling Victoria Inc., and completed (or willing to complete) advanced family violence training.
- ** Skills**: Proven experience in financial counselling, a strong grasp of financial and family violence legislation, and exceptional advocacy, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- ** Experience**: You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, working with clients facing complex needs. Trauma-informed practice and family violence financial counselling experience is highly regarded.

**Additional Information**:
**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

**EACH Commitments**
- As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures_