At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing financial hardship with tailored counselling and advocacy.
- Company: Join Uniting, a passionate organisation dedicated to inspiring communities.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, discounts, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Diploma of Financial Counselling and understanding of vulnerable consumer issues.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
Full-time, Maximum term position until 30/09/2027.
Based in Epping.
Your new role:
As a Financial Counsellor, you will support individuals and families experiencing financial hardship by providing financial counselling, information, advice and advocacy to help them navigate financial challenges and make informed decisions. In this role, you will deliver tailored support to consumers from diverse backgrounds, helping build financial literacy and improve financial wellbeing. The role also involves developing referral pathways, collaborating with other services and promoting Uniting’s financial counselling services within the community.
Benefits of working at Uniting:
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning.
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience:
- Diploma of Financial Counselling (CHC51115).
- Member of Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic).
- Demonstrated understanding of issues relevant to vulnerable consumers such as financial hardship, family violence, mental health and cultural diversity & sensitivity.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide financial literacy information to residential households, community groups and other related organisations.
- Actively participate in relevant networks and liaise with support agencies.
- Respectfully discuss billing and financial issues.
- Advocate payment arrangements and access to consumer schemes and other services.
- Sound knowledge of the relevant hardship policies, practices and services offered.
About Uniting:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
Financial Counsellor in Melbourne employer: Uniting Limited
Uniting is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful work and employee well-being. With a strong focus on community impact, our hybrid work model, generous salary packaging benefits, and opportunities for professional growth create a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Join a passionate team dedicated to inspiring change and making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a range of unique perks tailored to enhance your work-life balance.
