Financial Counsellor

Join Restore as a Financial Counsellor and make a real impact by empowering families with financial guidance, advocacy, and support. The Role Restore is an intensive, voluntary family support service designed to help families with children (unborn to 18 years) facing multiple and complex challenges. Using a restorative, strength-based approach, Restore empowers families, strengthens relationships, and prioritizes child safety. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver trauma-informed interventions, practical support, and culturally safe services that preserve family wellbeing. We are seeking a dedicated Financial Counsellor to join the Restore team. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed financial assessment, education, advocacy, and planning to support families in building stability and safety. Working closely with Case Managers and other professionals, you will help families manage financial stress, improve financial literacy, and access relevant resources. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on families’ lives through a collaborative, child-centred approach. This is a fixed term, full-time role until 17 November 2026. What you need to bring Qualification in Financial Counselling Membership to South Australian Financial Counsellors Association (SAFCA) Knowledge of Child Protection Legislation Experience providing financial counselling services to vulnerable families Experience working with vulnerable families with complex needs Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check Current Driver’s Licence Ability to undertake some work out of standard work hours when required Case Management Experience Sound theoretical knowledge of the impact of childhood trauma and factors affecting attachment as well as relevant therapeutic interventions See attached position description for full details. What's in it for you Salary packaging to help increase your take home pay Meal and entertainment card option available High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment Longstanding and reputable organisation Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health insurance discounts with Bupa About Us Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients. To learn more about us, explore ourWho we are pageand ourorganisational video. How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter(as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Megan Jones, Manager, on 1***. Applications close 5pm on Friday, 12 December 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be shortlisted as received. Centacare reserves the right to close the advertisement once a suitable candidate has been recruited. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr