Are you passionate about making a real impact in people’s lives? We're searching for two dedicated Financial Capability workers to join our supportive, energetic team, empowering individuals facing financial challenges.
If you have a solid grasp of budgeting, financial literacy, and a heart for helping those affected by disadvantage, we want to hear from you! Bring your optimism, trauma-informed approach, and expertise to a role where you’ll be transforming lives.
As part of a vibrant team of financial counsellors and capability workers in a multi-disciplinary organisation, you’ll play a key role in helping people not just survive but thrive!
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Pay range: $88,381 to $95,095 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
* Empower individuals in financial hardship by providing one-on-one support to help them create sustainable budgets, overcome financial challenges, access resources, and build essential money management skills.
* Lead community education sessions aimed at boosting financial literacy and equipping people with the knowledge to take control of their finances.
* Collaborate with a range of services, including financial counsellors, homelessness support, domestic and family violence, and employment services, to deliver holistic, wraparound solutions for those in need.
* Partner with local organisations and community groups to connect with individuals early, preventing financial issues from escalating.
* Support vulnerable groups, including domestic violence survivors, Centrelink recipients, and newly arrived migrants, to proactively address and resolve financial challenges before they deepen.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from the link below, you’ll be a great fit if:
* you’re driven by a passion for helping people overcome financial challenges and empowering them with the skills to take control of their money.
* you have a solid understanding of budgeting and case work, and you’re experienced in supporting individuals facing vulnerability with care and empathy.
* You are qualified in financial literacy and excited to grow your expertise through additional training, ready to make a real difference.
* your outlook is optimistic, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental, ensuring every person you support feels heard and respected.
* you thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that’s dedicated to helping people succeed and reach their full potential.
https://www.yfs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HR13_RD_FinancialCapabilityWorker_v2_0126_102967.pdf (copy and paste pathway into your browser)
Interested?
Apply with your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Contact Mel E on 07 3826 1*** if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This position will remain open until filled.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.