Financial Capability Worker

Wagga Wagga, Australia

Reference: 6725132

**Are you passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of others? Then this role maybe for you**

Anglicare seeks a Financial Capability Worker to join the Integrated Financial Counselling and Wellbeing team.

The core mission of Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people and families. We have a particular focus on serving vulnerable communities in the ACT and regional, rural NSW.

Anglicare's Integrated Financial Counselling and Wellbeing Programs provide free, face-to-face, confidential services offering one-on-one financial counselling, ongoing casework services, budgeting support and consumer education. We provide financial counselling and support to people dealing with the emotional trauma and distress caused by financial crises. It is a comprehensive, trauma-informed, financial counselling service that helps toward regaining financial independence.

This service focuses on First Nations clients, and we prioritise cultural competence in our approach. We are committed to understanding and respecting cultural protocols, ensuring the support provided is aligned with everyone's unique needs, and empowering them in a culturally sensitive and effective way.

Due to the increasing demand for our services in Wagga Wagga, we have a new opportunity within the team for a Financial Capability Worker. Reporting to the Coordinator of Financial Counselling and Wellbeing, the Financial Capability Worker will be responsible for various tasks that ensure the smooth operation of Anglicare's Integrated Financial Counselling and Wellbeing Programs. This could include;
- Triaging incoming referrals, making initial contact, and assessing a person's presenting financial, personal, and any other relevant circumstances.
- Fostering and nurturing relationships with Aboriginal services and organisations.
- Coaching to help people improve their money management skills.
- Developing budgets
- Basic community education to increase financial literacy.

**About You**

The most important attribute you can bring to this role is your engaging, helpful, and friendly nature. You will also have the ability to multitask and remain professional in all situations, excellent communication and social skills, a willingness to learn, and be prepared to work with a diverse team.

You will be required to have a Certificate IV in Community Services Work or equivalent or higher qualification, as well as the completion of (or willingness to complete) the following financial literacy education units or equivalent:

- CHCFLE301A - work with clients needing a financial literacy education;
- CHCFLE302A - educate clients in fundamental financial literacy skills;
- CHCFLE303A - educate clients to understand debt and consumer credit.

This position offers enormous job satisfaction. The salary is $40.05 an hour plus 11.5% employer superannuation guarantee.

**We also offer**:

- Part-time and fixed term contract
- Generous salary packaging is available under Anglicare's PBI status
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for growth through mentoring, training and professional development
- Anglicare also offers other benefits, including additional personal leave and paid parental leave.

If you are a passionate and caring person prepared to embrace our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Inclusion, in your day-to-day work life, with a great work ethic and a genuine desire to assist people in your community then we want to hear from you.

**For all enquiries, please get in touch with Chris Heckenberg at 0480 297 861 (during business hours).**
- Applicants must obtain a Working With Children clearance through the Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW) and undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check undertaken by HR._

Applications Close: 24 Feb 2025