Financial Counsellor

Financial Counsellor Kalgoorlie Location Full time Leading NFP organisation Are you an experienced Financial Counsellor? Are you looking for a new opportunity working with a leading not for profit? Kalgoorlie is a vibrant mix of gold rush history, grand colonial buildings and immense mining operations. Located 600kms from Perth which equates to a short 50 minute flight (perfect for those long weekends) or a leisurely six hour drive. Centrecare offers an attractive zone allowance to all staff who choose to work in the Kalgoorlie region! Does this lifestyle appeal to you? If so, we would like to hear from you! About Centrecare Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, family violence support, mediation, justice programs and out of home care services.  The role Provide an outreach, assessment, counselling and referral service for clients and their families in accordance with the Financial Counselling program requirements and agency policies. A Few Specifics Provide casework support to clients who require assistance with financial management. This will include; assessing the client's overall financial situation; providing information and all possible options to address the client's specific problem/s and the implications of these for his/her financial situation; Advocating and negotiating on the client's behalf with credit providers as required. Be able to respond appropriately to a client in crisis. Identify financial difficulties and recognise and understand social issues and their link with financial problems. Evaluate the financial situation and identify possible options. Communicate financial options to clients in a non-judgemental manner. Benefits and perks: Work for a leading NFP with 360 staff across 11 locations providing a great work life balance.  Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development.  Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading One week of additional paid leave Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa Insurance cover to and from work Employee Assistance Program Essential: In possession of recognised qualifications in financial counselling, Diploma in Community Services (Financial Counselling) or other relevant or equivalent post-secondary qualifications. Membership with the relevant regulatory body (E.g. Financial Counselling Australia etc.). National Police Clearance Minimum of two years relevant experience providing financial counselling. Demonstrated experience and understanding of financial counselling services and challenges of remote and rural communities. Capacity to work from different Centrecare locations. Highly developed communication skills, written and verbal. How to Apply: Click on the APPLY button and attach your resume for more information on this position.  For more information about the positions Centrecare has to offer, please visit our website www.centrecare.com.au. Closing Date:  Thursday, 9 May 2024 5pm Shortlisting will commence immediately. Centrecare reserves the right to close the vacancy early.  Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism Centrecare believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.