Alice Springs, Northern Territory Employment Office
- Are you passionate about supporting and improving the financial and social wellbeing of others?
- Enjoy a salary circa $86,557 – $90,483 plus super, relocation assistance, six weeks leave & MORE!
- Rewarding opportunity within an expanding organisation and making a real difference in the lives of Indigenous Australians!
Aboriginal people and communities are empowered to achieve economic wellbeing and self-determination
At MoneyMob Talkabout, we advocate, influence, build & share knowledge to tackle inequality. Our programs include the Mimili Family Wellbeing Centre, financial counselling & capability, No Interest Loans and energy efficiency education. We are developing our knowledge in trauma-informed practice, critical to achieving wellbeing.
Our organisation is evidence-driven and for-purpose. Our vision is to empower Aboriginal people and communities to achieve economic wellbeing and self-determination.
About Your Next Opportunity
We now have an exciting opportunity for dedicated and driven case workers interested in training in financial counselling to join our passionate team.
Working closely with the Financial Wellbeing Team Leader, your key responsibility will be to contribute to our vision by developing culturally safe and tailored care plans to assist Aboriginal clients and their families in achieving their financial goals and addressing vulnerabilities. You will also advocate for our clients about entitlements, debts and unfair contracts and work alongside them to achieve a sustainable financial position.
Some of the things you will be doing day-to-day will include:
- Develop well-formulated case plans that help your clients work towards their financial resilience goals and build an understanding of the connections between money and wellbeing;
- Negotiate payment plans, debt waivers and reductions for clients with creditors and external dispute resolution bodies;
- Advocate for and ensure that clients are receiving correct payments, entitlements and concessions;
- Work with individuals, families and other colleagues/support workers from a holistic, trauma-informed perspective to address issues underlying financial stress; and
- Assist clients with various other issues, including making applications to financial administration for vulnerable people, bankrupt and tax returns.
Please note: You must have a current (preferably manual) Driver's Licence and access to your own AWD/4WD vehicle for personal use and travel. A work car is available for use during business hours. You will also be subject to a National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and pre-employment medical check. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to be triple vaccinated against COVID-19.
Candidates who have applied for MoneyMob Caseworker/Financial Counsellor roles previously don't need to reapply!
Our next superstar!
To thrive in this role, you will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who possesses a Bachelor of Social Work, Certificate IV in Community Services, Diploma or Financial Counselling or equivalent. You will also have a minimum of two years of experience working in community service with complex clients (experience with ATSI clients and/or a remote setting is highly desirable).
If you don’t have the Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) but have a willingness to learn and the right foundational skills and), we’ll reimburse the cost of your study on successful completion. We’ll also support you with the ongoing development of trauma-informed practice skills.
We are looking for individuals passionate about tackling poverty, inequality and financial inclusion working from a trauma-informed perspective with ATSI clients. You will also have the skills to deliver end-to-end client case planning and conferencing with multi-disciplinary professionals.
Importantly, you will have the ability to effectively work from a strength-based, client-centred perspective and establish rapport and determine what underlies presenting issues. Moreover, you will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic knowledge of the Australian legal system for effective advocacy.
Benefits on offer
This role comes with an attractive salary circa $86,557 – $90,483 inclusive of leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience) PLUS super and remote salary sacrificing options. You will also receive fantastic benefits such as:
- Relocation Assistance;
- Six weeks annual leave;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- $500 yearly wellbeing payment;
- Five days mandated annual breaks (mini-break);
- Two days per month additional 'outreach leave' to compensate for being away over weekends;
- Training/education opportunities (gain valuable financial counselling knowledge); and
- External professional supervision and support.
We have a dedicated and hard-working team that works hard to help Aboriginal communities in the APY Lands. Our organisational culture is informal but smart. We value transparency, accountability, self-awareness and a thoughtful approach.
To view the full position description, please click here
MoneyMob is committed to Indigenous employment and a culturally competent workplace. Suitably qualified Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
To discuss the position, please contact Carolyn Cartwright – Managing Director, on (08) 8953 2410.
Please Note: if shortlisted, applicants must be willing to provide written answers to critical criteria about the position and two referees who are recent direct supervisors.
If you're looking for a role with meaning – Apply Now!
Source: Uniting News
