Financial Counsellor

Financial Counsellor

• Employer: Midlas
• Work Type/s: Full-time (part-time considered for right candidate) to 31 December 2024 with possibilty of extension
• Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
• Location: Primarily based in Ellenbrook and also working in our Midland-based office
• SCHADS Award Level 5: $93,858.96 - $98,111.52 pro rata per annum plus 11% superannuation and salary sacrificing

The Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service (Midlas) is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre with offices in Midland and Ellenbrook that supports eligible clients in the north east Perth region with legal services, disability advocacy, financial counselling, tenancy advocacy, community outreach support and information and referrals.

About You

Midlas is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Financial Counsellor to support individuals and families who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, financial hardship to build their financial stability and resilience.

About the role

The role will include the following duties but not limited to: 

• Client assessments, casework and information provision 
• Community education and consumer advocacy

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team and work closely with the Midlas team to make a positive difference in our communities. 

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration  
• Salary packaging tax benefits specific to not-for-profit organisations
• Flexible workplace culture 
• Strong values-based and for-purpose organisation 
• Growing organisation with great career opportunities 
• Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support community 
• Employee Assistance Program  

Required Education/Licences/Certificates

• Hold a Diploma of Community Services - Financial Counselling
• Be a member/eligible to be a member of the Financial Counsellors Association of WA
• Possession of a current unrestricted driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Possession of current satisfactory National Police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months from the issue date) and ongoing renewal every 2 years at employee’s expense
• Possession of Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Relevant Experience, Skills/Knowledge & Personal Attributes

• Experience in client assessments, casework management, consumer advocacy and the ability to maintain records and statistics
• Sound understanding of the social issues facing financially disadvantaged clients and their families 
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation and information pertaining to financial issues including current debt practices, Bankruptcy legislation and credit codes
• Experienced in preparing and presenting community education, and to raise public awareness on relevant issues
• Demonstrated skills and competencies assisting individuals experiencing credit and debt issues to understand their rights and obligations
• Demonstrated efficiency in time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to engage in financial assessment and provide financial counselling
• Demonstrated capacity to advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Passion for educating and working with individuals to achieve longer behavioral change
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and client database management systems
• Ability to work with flexible hours in response to business requirements

To view the Position Description, please go to the Careers page of Mildas' website at www.midlas.org.au 

How to apply for this job

• Provide your updated and current CV
• Provide a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria
• Short listing will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Important: 

Applications that fail to address all of the above will not be considered.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Short listing will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Before an offer of employment can be made, a Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance of not older than 3 months and current unrestricted driver's license must be submitted.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted if short listed.

For further information please contact recruitment@midlas.org.au 

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people.