$49.28 - $51.51 per hour + Salary PackagingThe Financial Counsellor provides service and activities to clients including: information, options, support and advocacy for individuals, families and groups of consumers and assists clients to identify, develop and implement strategies for redressing credit, debt and other financial issues.This position will be contracted on a permanent part time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.DutiesCase Management including detailed analysis of client’s financial position including an initial assessment of the client’s financial situation;Determine the vulnerability/disadvantages of the client’s financial position and offer a service appropriate to assist in resolution;Refer clients where appropriate to other resources and welfare groups;Provide advocacy on behalf of the client when required;Participate in educating relevant stakeholders on financial counselling service provision and how to make referrals;Facilitate appropriate change to commercial practices, current and proposed debt legislation and Government policy where the opportunities arise;Record client data in compliance with required standards and contribute to funder reporting requirements;Adhere to the relevant codes of practice including professional conduct and standards of practice as developed and published by FC, Victoria, the FCA and Cultura;Meet and maintain the membership requirements of FC Victoria.Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) or be willing to undertake this. Enrolment must occur within the first 3 months;Current membership with FC, Victoria (or willingness to obtain);Current Driver’s License;Ability to apply legislative and regulative knowledge to the financial counselling role.How to ApplyAnswer the application questions and submit your resume after reviewing theposition description.Applications close for this positionon Thursday 26 June 2025 at 11:59pm.Employment may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a Police Criminal Record Check, Working With Children Check and Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Cultura will pay for the costs associated with these checks, after you have commenced working.We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employeesCultura emerged from the union of Geelong Ethnic Communities Council (trading as Diversitat) and Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong (MACS) who have been serving the Geelong community for more than 40 years with a focus on our multicultural communities.Cultura operates across various sites delivering a range of services including residential aged care, home care and aged support services, settlement services, training and education, financial counselling and disability support. Cultura also operates social enterprises including the popular Pako Festa which is Victoria’s largest free multi-arts and multicultural celebration.Cultura emerged from the union of Geelong Ethnic Communities Council (trading as Diversitat) and Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong (MACS) who have been serving the Geelong community for more than 40 years with a focus on our multicultural communities.Cultura operates across various sites delivering a range of services including residential aged care, home care and aged support services, settlement services, training and education, financial counselling and disability support. Cultura also operates social enterprises including the popular Pako Festa which is Victoria’s largest free multi-arts and multicultural celebration.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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