Financial Counsellor / NILS Coordinator

October 8, 2024

Catholic Care

Berrimah

FULL TIME

Enjoy the vibrant culture and wonders of the Northern Territory
Full time position based in Berrimah, NT
Relocation assistance available

We are looking for a Financial Counsellor to join our team in Darwin, NT
Catholic Care NT Employee Benefits

SCHADS Award Level 5 - $98,601 TRP
Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
Relocation assistance available
Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life

Who are Catholic Care NT?
Catholic Care NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.
About our Program
Catholic Care NT’s financial counselling program assists communities and individuals to address their immediate needs in times of financial crisis, as well as work to improve their financial capabilities, and resilience by fostering improved use and management of money including pathways to safe and affordable credit.
About the Opportunity
The Financial Counsellor/ NILS Coordinator is responsible for providing direct case work or one-on-.one intensive support through an in-depth assessment of a person’s financial situation to understand the extent of the persons financial difficulties, and to identify options to address these. As the Financial Counsellor/NILS Coordinator, you will encourage our participants in the planning and decision-making process, empowering the person to build their own personal financial capacity. You will also work alongside other Financial Wellbeing staff, providing training and support around the No Interest Loan Scheme.
What we are looking for:

Relevant qualifications in the sector (Community Services – Financial Counselling) or equivalent with substantial experience.
Be a member of or be eligible for membership of a relevant financial counselling association.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including a high level of written, verbal and computer skills including Word Documents, email and electronic data bases & case note writing Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
Sound financial literacy including awareness of financial industry, consumer financial rights and responsibilities and the ability to keep informed of industry knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications Close: 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Interviews: rolling interviews.
Applications only progress if made directly through our Catholic Care NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
Catholic Care NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available