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SalaryWelcome to Lutheran Care. We are an energetic, forward thinking and values driven faith based not for profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory. Current programs within the NT include financial literacy program, emergency relief and financial counselling, including town camps and servicing remote communities within the Central Australian area.
The Financial Capability Worker supports people to make informed choices about their financial position, build longer-term capabilities through budgeting, and effectively manage their money. They will also assist with the development and delivery of budgeting and financial literacy information sessions and workshops, catering to the needs of vulnerable low-income individuals and families within the service footprint. This role requires regular travel to provide services to First Nations remote communities within Central Australia, on a rostered basis.
The aims and objectives of this role are to:
- Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, other staff and stakeholders in a clear, timely and positive manner.
- Provide one on one Financial Capability support to individuals.
- Determine client’s financial situations, assess their needs and build a plan tailored to them.
- Provide non-accredited group activity workshops on Financial Capability to resource and equip participants with money management skills.
- Travel by 4WD to remote communities to provide support for individuals in building their Financial Capability.
- Develop positive relationships and assist in maintaining a contact list for all relevant internal and external services and, make connected referrals appropriate to clients’ needs.
You will require:
- Certificate III (or higher) in Community Services or equivalent or willingness to complete.
- Completion of Financial Literacy Education Skill set or willingness to obtain
- Possess an understanding of financial issues as they relate to household budgets
- An understanding of Central Australian Indigenous culture and the ability to work with people from Indigenous communities
- Have a high level of communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to function as a cooperative member of a team to achieve team objectives
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Skilled at prioritising and multitasking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Salary Packaging:
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI), such as Lutheran Care, to offer special tax concessions. Through salary packaging, these concessions allow an employee to increase their take-home pay.
To Apply:
For details about Lutheran Care and to access a copy of the Job Description, please visit our website at https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/ . To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role.
Applications are required by 5pm on Sunday 14 April
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a NDIS Workers Screening Check, an OCHRE Card, a National Police check as well as a current Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate. You must hold a current and unrestricted Northern Territory Drivers License and possess a registered roadworthy vehicle available for work use (employees reimbursed for work travel). In addition, the successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or a medical exemption.
Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
