Financial Counsellor

About Ngaanyatjarra Council Group 

We are a multi-functional non-government organisation. Our purpose is to make a significant contribution and impact to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands to ensure the reliable delivery of services including housing, power, water and community engagement and development. Additionally, we provide health services to the community through Ngaanyatjarra Health Service.

Our Vision: “Ngaanyatjarra people living on their country and keeping strong.”

Mani-Ku Ninti (Money Smart) is the Ngaanyatjarra Council Financial Wellbeing and Capability Program providing financial literacy education, counselling and support to the Ngaanyatjarra communities.

About the Opportunity

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group has the opportunity for a Financial Counsellor to support people in managing their finances, making informed choices and to build long term capability in relation to budgeting. We have positions available in both a fixed term full-time and casual capacity.

This role focuses on delivering education, direct case work and advocacy through the Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience program based on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work within a team consisting of two Financial Counsellors and community based Financial Capability Workers;
• Monitor case management and support for individuals, families and community groups;
• Conduct assessments and referrals of clients to alternative agencies or support services to assist them with issues impacting on their financial management;
• Develop and deliver community education and information sessions on a range of financial management topics;
• Assist with the coordination and compilation of basic reports against KPI’s.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Packaging available.
• Annual District Allowance.
• Total of 8 weeks leave per year, pro rata.
• 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks annual leave.
• Fully maintained vehicle for work purposes.
• Free, fully furnished accommodation including utilities.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in a financial counselling role or similar field.
• Certificate III in Community Services (Financial Counselling) or equivalent financial qualification.
• A high level of computer literacy, including competency with excel spreadsheets.
• An understanding of issues facing low income, disadvantaged people in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
• Ability to work autonomously when required, spending extended lengths of time in remote communities.
• Ability to act confidentiality, respecting client's personal and private information.
• Current Australian driver's license.
• Ability to travel 4WD on unsealed roads over long distances.
• Valid WA Working with Children's check.

Previous experience in a remote Indigenous Community is highly desirable but not essential.

This is a unique chance to take on a rewarding role, making a real difference in remote Aboriginal communities.