Financial Capability Worker

**Financial Capability Worker**:
**_ Part-Time (0.4 FTE) per fortnight_**

**_ Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2025, with possible extension_**

**Social & Community Services Employee - Level 4**

**About Us**:
We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

**Meet some of our amazing staff**here**

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**The Opportunity**:
Are you passionate about finance and accounting but crave a deeper connection with your community? Join our Financial Insight and Navigation Service (FINS) team as a Financial Capability Worker

This part-time role is perfect for those seeking a balanced work-life schedule while making a tangible difference in people's lives. You will leverage your financial expertise to help individuals build financial resilience and avoid crises. Working closely with our partner agency, Kornar Winmil Yunti, you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, ensuring they receive the financial education and assistance they need.

This is your chance to use your skills to empower individuals, advocate for their rights, and contribute to a program that promotes financial well-being and self-direction. If you're ready to combine your financial acumen with a meaningful, client-focused mission, and enjoy the flexibility of part-time work, we would love to hear from you

**About you**:
We are seeking a people person who:

- Has demonstrated experience in or understanding of supporting individuals/families who are at risk of or experiencing financial hardship
- Possesses strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Knows of, and respects cultural and lifestyle differences
- Has the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative, and work independently and as part of a team
- Holds a Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent and substantial experience in the field

**What We Offer**:

- Values-driven culture
- Generous salary sacrifice benefits
- Great professional development opportunities
- A You are Amazing Day - an extra paid day of leave to spend however you want
- A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
- A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
- Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
- Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations

**You Will Need To**:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Child Safe Environments Certificate
- Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s license and be willing to drive
- Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process

**How to Apply**

**Applications Close: Sunday, 26 January 2025.**

Position Description available by **Clicking Here** or for further confidential inquiries contact Tammy Elvin, Regional Manager (Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island) on 0438 231 659.

**ABOUT JUNCTION**:
Junction is a non-denominational social enterprise helping more than 10,000 South Australians each year through a wide range of programs and support. This includes domestic violence and homelessness services; emergency housing; counselling; mentoring; community centres and residential care for children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive who can’t be placed with foster families.

Junction also provides affordable housing for those on low incomes managing around 2,500 properties across the State.