Financial Counsellor – Financial Wellbeing and Capability

5 days ago

Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the Opportunity
This is a permanent part-time opportunity working 28hours week based in Dubbo with flexible WFH arrangements and some travel required

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Financial Counsellor to join Uniting's Communities team in Western NSW.

This newly funded role will support individuals, families, and communities to navigate financial challenges, build financial capability, and make informed decisions about money.

You'll deliver one-on-one and group financial counselling and capability sessions, empowering people to improve their financial wellbeing and resilience.

As a new role, you'll also play a part in shaping and evolving how Uniting delivers financial wellbeing services across the region.

About You in the Role
You'll bring a passion for helping others, a strengths-based approach, and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

  • Provide information, advice, and advocacy to clients experiencing financial hardship.
  • Work collaboratively with community and support services to ensure holistic care.
  • Deliver financial education sessions on budgeting, money management, and financial literacy.
  • Empower clients to make confident, informed financial decisions in a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment.

About You
You'll hold a Diploma in Financial Counselling and be (or be willing to become) a member of the Financial Counsellors Association of NSW.

You'll also have:

  • Strong knowledge of financial hardship frameworks, budgeting, and debt management.
  • Excellent communication, empathy, and advocacy skills.
  • Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • A current driver's licence and willingness to travel when required

Even Better

  • Familiarity with the Australian Financial Counselling Code of Ethical Practice.
  • Understanding of debt legislation, consumer credit law, and bankruptcy processes.
  • Experience navigating complex service systems and fostering community partnerships.

Why Join Uniting?
At Uniting, we care for you while you care for others.

  • Salary packaging benefits – increase your take-home pay.
  • Wellbeing support – tools and programs to support your physical and mental health.
  • Professional development – ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways.
  • Inclusive and flexible workplace – we value your uniqueness and support work-life balance.

Closing Date:  
11:55pm, Sunday 9^th November 2025
Apply Now

For any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at /

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Reference Checks.
About Uniting
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

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