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Form of work- Bendigo, Footscray or Dandenong location; flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Applications close 10 March 2024
About Us
We are the public trustee of Victoria with a strategic vision to support Victorians in protecting and growing their legacy and financial wellbeing. With a sense of community, we offer critical financial and legal products and services including Will Writing, Powers of Attorney, Executor Services, Trustee Services and Personal Financial Administration.
About the Team
The Aged Care Transition plays an important part in the lives of clients who move from living independently into an age care setting. The team supports clients transitioning into Age Care, working through their assets, complex client scenarios, including supporting investigations into financial elder abuse and misappropriation, negotiating client entry fees and working with Centrelink to ensure the client is correctly assessed.
About the Role
Internally known as a Personal Financial Consultant, you will provide personal and tailored support to help individuals who, due to disability, illness or injury and are unable to manage their financial and legal affairs and have been appointed by VCAT.
This is an ideal role to demonstrate your exceptional multi-tasking and prioritisation skills combined with the ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Skills & Experience
- Experience working in Aged Care sector, community service, financial administration, human or social services
- Understanding and experience dealing with elderly clients, clients with a disability and vulnerable clients
- Experience or knowledge in Aged Care placement, fees, structures, and legislation
- Experience or knowledge in Aged Care placement process and fees thresholds
- Familiarity with Aged Care Act 1997 and legislative requirements
- Well-developed professional communication skills
- Understanding and experience dealing with clients with a disability
- Competent financial literacy
- Basic computer literacy including competent use of Microsoft Office
Employee Benefits
- One-off work-from-home set up payment
- Career development
- Health and well-being programs
- Flexible working conditions
- Education assistance
- Purchased leave
- Employee assistance program
- Reward and recognition program
- Free Will preparation
- Retailer discounts
- Charitable workplace giving
- Employee social club
Most importantly, you will be part of an organisation that works collaboratively to improve the lives of Victorians.
Our Culture
For our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion - we are here, we work together and we bring our best.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to commence the application process. Please include a cover letter and resume.
We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.
