Aboriginal Financial Counsellor

6 days ago

Lismore, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

**Position title**
Aboriginal Financial Counsellor
**Branch**
Social & Financial Inclusion
**Reports to**
Manager - Social and Financial Inclusion
**Award**
Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHCADS)
Level
4
**Term**
Permanent
**Probationary period**
6 months
**Location**
Your position is primarily based at Lismore, but you may be required to travel across the NSW Far North Coast region and to work at other sites during the course of your employment.

**About Community Gateway**

Since 1976, Community Gateway has been supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people, providing welfare and capacity building programs in Lismore, throughout Northern NSW and across the state. We are person-centered, values-driven, are committed to social justice and to the financial and social inclusion of every human being.
Community Gateway is a registered charity, is QIP accredited, assessed against the Quality Improvement Council Health and Community Services Standards 7th Edition, and is a child
- safe organisation.

**Role Summary**

The purpose of the Financial Counsellor position is to ensure:

- Consumers receive assistance in relation to credit and debt issues.
- Consumers gain the ability, skills, and knowledge to successfully manage their financial affairs.
- The impact of credit over-commitment of consumers in NSW is alleviated.
- Public education on matters relating to the management of personal finances is advanced.

**Selection criteria**
**Essential**

1. Completed Qualifications in Diploma of Financial Counselling and relevant work experience.2. Knowledge of the impact of environmental factors affecting financial independence on individuals, families, and communities.
3. Knowledge of relevant state and federal credit, debt legislation.
4. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, work in a culturally sensitive and appropriate way with Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities
5. Demonstrated experience of working with individuals experiencing disadvantage or immediate financial crisis.
6. Demonstrated service delivery skills including assessment, counselling, referral, advocacy and community education.
7. Demonstrated community development skills.
8. Strong computer skills

**Additional requirements**

1. Hold or be eligible to hold accreditation with the Financial Counselling Association of NSW (FCAN).
2. A current NSW Driver's license.
3. A National Criminal History Records check.
4. Evidence of full COVID vaccinations.
5. This is a role where being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement.

**How to Apply**

**More information

  • Aboriginal Financial Counsellor

    3 days ago

    Lismore, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

    Permanent part time - three days a week (21 hours) - SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Leave Loading + Bonus leave - Generous salary sacrifice - Lismore location **About Community Gateway** Since 1976, Community Gateway has been supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people, providing welfare and capacity building programs in Lismore, throughout Northern NSW and...

  • Aboriginal Financial Counsellor

    3 days ago

    North Lismore, New South Wales, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

    **Position title**Aboriginal Financial Counsellor**Branch**Social & Financial Inclusion**Reports to**Manager - Social and Financial Inclusion**Award**Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHCADS)Level4**Term**Permanent**Probationary period**6 months**Location**Your position is primarily based at Lismore, but you may be...

  • Aboriginal Financial Counsellor

    2 days ago

    North Lismore, New South Wales, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

    Permanent part time - three days a week (21 hours)- SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Leave Loading + Bonus leave- Generous salary sacrifice- Lismore location**About Community Gateway**Since 1976, Community Gateway has been supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people, providing welfare and capacity building programs in Lismore, throughout Northern NSW and across...

  • Financial Counsellor

    3 days ago

    Lismore, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

    **PPT - 35 hours per week, based in Lismore**: - **SCHADS level 4 + Super + Bonus leave + Generous salary packaging options**: - ** Collaborative and supportive team culture, professional development opportunities and EAP** **The role** As a Financial Counsellor at Community Gateway, you will work within a collaborative team, providing high quality,...

  • Financial Counsellor

    2 days ago

    Lismore, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

    Community Gateway have been delivering welfare and community capacity building programs and services in Lismore for nearly 50 years. Today our service delivery footprint has expanded across the Northern NSW region. **The Role** Working within a team of dedicated Financial Counsellors, and reporting to the Senior Manager - Service Delivery, this is an...

  • Aboriginal Financial Advocate

    3 days ago

    North Lismore, New South Wales, Australia beBeeFinancial Full time $68,431 - $84,325

    Job Opportunity:Aboriginal Financial CounsellorAbout the Role:This is an opportunity to work with individuals and families in need, providing financial counselling services and education on personal finance.Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Counsellor

    1 day ago

    North Lismore, New South Wales, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time

    **PPT - 35 hours per week, based in Lismore**:- **SCHADS level 4 + Super + Bonus leave + Generous salary packaging options**:- ** Collaborative and supportive team culture, professional development opportunities and EAP****The role**As a Financial Counsellor at Community Gateway, you will work within a collaborative team, providing high quality,...

  • Senior Civil Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Lismore, Australia beBeeCivilLaw Full time $100,000 - $140,000

    Grade I-III SolicitorAre you passionate about civil law and social justice?We are seeking a Grade I-III solicitor to provide legal services to aboriginal communities in the northern rivers region.About the role:Deliver outreach services to aboriginal communities.Meet with clients, face-to-face, and provide high-quality legal advice across various civil law...

  • Senior Solicitor

    1 week ago

    Lismore City Council, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $79,322 - $134,458

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that provides outreach services to Aboriginal communities in the Northern Rivers.You will provide high-quality advice, minor assistance and casework services in areas such as consumer, mental health, human rights, employment, housing, immigration, social security, and/or coronial inquests.You...

  • Aboriginal Financial Support Specialist

    2 days ago

    North Lismore, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSupport Full time $90,000 - $120,000

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Financial Support Specialist to join our team in supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and families. This role plays a vital part in providing financial assistance and education to ensure effective financial management.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide credit and debt advice to consumers,...