Main characteristics
- Company
- Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Community Services & Development
Job summary
Join a progressive, true values-based organisation empowering the lives of women, children & families Full Time, maximum term to 30 June 2024Hybrid role working from home, co-location sites and at Good Shepherd offices in your home state of VIC, NSW or QLDSCHCADS Level 5 $88,796.64 + super + salary packaging benefit + gifted leaveThe Financial Independence Hub (FIH) is co-designed by people with lived experience of domestic and family violence (DFV). It is a national, innovative program developed by Good Shepherd in collaboration with The Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The FIH is a recovery program designed to support individuals who have experienced financial abuse as part of domestic and family violence (DFV).
Reporting to the Team Leader Financial Counselling, this role will work within the Integrated Financial Counselling Team to support the development of new referral pathways and best practice co-delivery with other sectors, such as family support and family violence caseworkers, and provide one-to-one casework.
The Financial Counsellor will provide intensive support through an in-depth phone and/or face to face assessment of a persons financial situation, case work, advocacy, and the identification of options to address financial concerns. Financial counsellors may undertake a triage process, prioritising and referring clients to other sources of support and assistance as necessary and work closely with other services through consultation and cross referral. Financial counsellors always support the persons fullest participation and empowerment in planning and decision-making using a trauma Informed approach.About youMinimum Diploma level qualification in financial counsellingA minimum of 2 years financial counselling experience including family violence financial counselling Current membership with FCVic/FCA or similar body in the state of practiceExperience working with diverse groups and cultures as well as vulnerable and at-risk clientsUnderstanding of family violence including financial abuse and working within the MARAM guidelines.Knowledge and experience in the application of trauma informed practiceExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills Evidence of being fully* Covid-19 vaccinated (*3 vaccinations in line with ATAGI guidelines), or medical exemption
People with a personal or professional understanding of the experience of financial abuse, domestic and family violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website www.goodshep.org.au/careers-with-us/.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, a current Employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (International Police Check if resided overseas in the last 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome discussion with anyone interested in the position outlined. If you meet some, but not all the requirements, you should still speak to us.
How to apply
To apply, please review the position description which can be found on our website and submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV.
Please contact us on [Apply online] if you have any questions.
Applications close at 9am on 29 August 2022.
Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.
Why Good Shepherd?
At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.
Benefits include:Salary packaging (which can add up to $18,000 in tax-free pay per year)Paid study leavePaid parental leaveGifted leave at Christmas and EasterAdditional purchased annual leaveFlexible work hours/working from home where possibleLong service leave due after 10 years, with access after sevenEmployee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
Good Shepherd
Our three-year strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.
We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.
In line with the Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, all of Good Shepherds assessment processes will be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring Managers will work with you to find the most convenient method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees. We are not currently conducting face to face interviews/inductions. These processes will be completed online for those who are successful in securing a position with Good Shepherd.
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