V- Student Placement: Diploma of Financial

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Our Financial Counsellors provide financial counselling to clients and conduct thorough assessment processes that ensures that clients receive a prompt and efficient service. Integrate this with state-wide telephone financial counselling service (Moneycare)

ABOUT THE ROLE
- Provide a holistic financial counselling and advocacy service to people in financial difficulty or crisis which recognises the ways in which other life issues may interact with personal financial issues, considers the clients’ unique circumstances, their financial history and financial behaviours
- Conduct group community education (financial literacy/capability) sessions where appropriate and in consultation with the Moneycare Manager with a view to helping people build longer-term capability, manage their money better and make informed choices
- Operate the local Moneycare practise with autonomy but within TSA and Moneycare policy and procedure, managing own scheduling, case load and reporting of statistical data.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE
- Complete The Salvation Army's mission volunteer induction, training and registration process.
- Complete integrity checks as required by TSA, TSA is a childsafe workplace.

Your professionalism and experience will be greatly valued as you assist those in financial need.

ABOUT YOU
- Currently completing the Diploma of Financial Counselling
- Member of the FCVic
- Demonstrated ability to work within a counselling framework is highly regarded
- Completion of the relevant legislation and information pertaining to financial issues or any other para legal experience
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _
- Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._