Financial Counsellor

Position Summary Westjustice is seeking to employ a full‑time Financial Counsellor on a 12‑month maximum term contract (with potential for a longer‑term contract depending on availability of funding) to join our Economic & Housing Rights team. Key Projects Restoring Financial Safety project Tenancy Stress Victoria program Location Based between our Sunshine and Werribee office but may be required to work from partner sites. Role Description The Financial Counsellor will work in the Economic & Housing Rights team on two important projects; the Restoring Financial Safety project and Tenancy Stress Victoria program. These projects offer place‑based solutions to assisting family violence victim‑survivors experiencing economic abuse, and/or people living in rental stress and at risk of homelessness. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, financial counsellors and social workers. Benefits & Culture Be a part of an organisation that 98% of our team are proud to work for We pay 3% above the SCHADS Industry Award Salary packaging Up to 5 hours study leave per week Flexible working conditions 17.5% annual leave loading Passionate, professional and dedicated team Gifted additional paid leave over the summer holiday period Strong focus on wellbeing Ongoing commitment to being a diverse and inclusive organisation With 90% of our team recommending Westjustice as a great place to work we can provide a culture of a values driven, inclusive, feedback oriented workplace Skills Required Experience in credit and debt issues Experience accessing financial grants and aid Ability to work autonomously and with a small team Ability to engage and communicate complex information to vulnerable clients Ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and industry A commitment to Westjustice values and working with their clients and communities Those with experience in family violence financial counselling are preferred, however we welcome applications from financial counsellors who are new to the industry as well as more experienced financial counsellors for this position. Remuneration Salary range – $103,500 pa – $108,500 pa (commensurate with experience) with additional financial benefits of 17.5% leave loading, generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses, accommodation and meal packaging plus statutory employer funded superannuation paid on top of the base salary. Qualifications The successful applicant will require a Diploma of Financial Counselling (or equivalent allowing membership of Financial Counselling Victoria). Client & EEO Exemption Note: This position involves outreach at partner site(s) which hold an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) exemption. This exemption permits that only women workers may work on‑site with women and child clients. Checks & Conditions Current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check or be prepared to apply for both People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply. A police check result does not automatically disqualify an application which in each case will be individually assessed for the relevant role. Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Westjustice is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ identifying people. People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply. A police check result does not automatically disqualify an application which in each case will be individually assessed for the relevant role. Contact For enquiries, call Ellen Flint, People & Culture Director, on . To apply, please send your resume together with a concise cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience via this portal. We will be interviewing candidates as applications are received, so don’t wait to apply Submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for one of these exciting opportunities. People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments throughout the application or recruitment process please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr