About the organisation
Around the world the Good Shepherd network is working to create just and equal communities where women and girls can live full, safe lives. We have been committed to our mission for nearly 200 years, working strongly for social change. All of our services are informed by the latest evidence and research and adopt a best practice approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering measurable outcomes.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand [GSANZ] is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to staff wellbeing. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development for staff and a competitive remuneration package. We encourage flexible working arrangements and provide access to salary packaging.
About the role
- Part Time – 0.9 EFT
- St Albans
- Salary packaging available
The Financial Counsellor Senior Practitioner role is first level of team leadership. The role is responsible for providing organisational supervision, line management and support to financial counsellors with less than 6 years financial counselling experience; undertaking financial counselling case work (telephone and face-to-face) and providing specialist family violence counselling.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Diploma of Financial Counselling
- Minimum 6 years Financial Counselling experience
- FCRC Supervision training
- Current registration with FCRC
- Willingness to work from multiple locations
- Demonstrated understanding of the community sector
- Strong ethos of team collaboration
- A satisfactory Police Check
- A current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
- A current Driver’s License
Key Selection Criteria
- Minimum Diploma level qualifications in financial counselling
- Minimum 6 years Financial Counselling experience
- Attended the FCRC Supervision training and registered on their website as a supervisor
- Willingness to work from multiple locations
- Experience working with clients in or at risk of poverty, family violence, family breakdown or other capability building.
- Demonstrated experience in family violence financial counselling.
- Significant experience in the provision of intake, assessment, case work.
- Understanding of and experience in service provision of financial counselling, financial literacy development, advocacy and referral
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Financial Counsellor Senior Practitioner via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Women
