Financial Counsellor

**About the role**:
Bethany is excited to advertise for the role of Financial Counsellor based in Hamlyn Heights. This position is Full Time, Ongoing and will be reporting to the Financial Counselling and Wellbeing Program.

The core purpose of this role is to provide financial counselling services for people impacted by gambling related harm. The role may also be responsible for providing generalist financial counselling. Furthermore, the position is responsible for providing a client focused, strength based financial counselling service which seeks to support and stabilise the current financial difficulties being experienced by individuals or families.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide direct financial counselling support services for service users who have/are experiencing gambling related harm and other issues utilising a developmental framework which empowers service users and strengthens their resilience.
- Undertake the role of a financial counsellor including assessment and referral, negotiation and advocacy with creditors.
- Provide individual, group and community based financial literacy sessions and education to improve financial wellbeing and resilience.
- Provide financial counselling information and secondary consultation services for professionals especially those working in the gambling sector.

**About you**:

- Advocates and champions to achieve positive change
- Demonstrates commitment to social justice and social inclusion.
- Leads a culture of respectful relationships and behavior across the organisation.
- Is truthful and ethical and leads and reinforces expected standards of behaviour at all times.
- Generates ideas and solutions and takes advantage of new and emerging opportunities
- Creates and sustains dynamic and productive relationships to maximise outcomes

**What we offer**:

- A diverse and inclusive environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program

**How to apply**:
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact **Danielle Lavithis - Manager, on 0409 733 424.