EOI - Rural Financial Counsellors (Bushfire Affected)
Job No:
122173
Location:
Tenterfield, Grafton and Macksville
- Expressions of Interest wanted for newly government funded roles in rural NSW
- Highly rewarding opportunities supporting small businesses impacted by the recent bushfires
- Attractive remuneration package plus company vehicle and salary packaging
About the Organisation
Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW (Northern Region) is a not-for-profit organisation that hosts government funded programs to foster regional economic development in the north eastern region of New South Wales.
They have experienced Rural Financial Counsellors based in Armidale, Casino, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Macksville, Moree, Narrabri, Scone, Tamworth, Taree and Tocal, with their team of specialists servicing the regions surrounding these locations. They provide confidential, free and impartial rural financial counselling service to primary producers, fishers and small rural businesses experiencing financial difficulties.
For more information, please visit our website.
About the Opportunities
Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW (Northern Region) is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in joining their team as full-time Rural Financial Counsellors, to be based in Tenterfield, Grafton or Macksville.
Your primary responsibility will be to provide financial counselling assistance to small businesses affected by the recent bushfires, by analysing their financial circumstances and identifying their financial and business options. You will help clients identify ways to become self-reliant and better equipped to manage change and adjustment.
Some of your day-to-day duties will include:
- Providing case management support to small business operators;
- Assisting and supporting clients to understand their financial position and viability of the business enterprise;
- Identifying options to improve their financial position;
- Developing a plan in consultation with the client, then providing advice and guidance on how to effectively implement that plan; and
- Assisting in negotiations with lending institutions in relation to loan applications and contracts with those institutions, and processes relating to small business debt mediation
About You
To be considered you will have (at minimum) a Diploma in Financial Counselling (Rural) however other finance related qualifications will also be regarded. You will also have a demonstrated ability to prepare detailed financial analysis for clients and the ability to present a range of financial and business options for business improvement or adjustment, with a focus on helping clients adapt and change.
The service is looking for individuals with high level oral communication, interpersonal, mediation and networking skills, including the ability to effectively interact with diverse cultural groups. Given the nature of the roles, some experience in small business development would be ideal, however this is not mandatory providing you are a confident and approachable person who can quickly gain the confidence of the local community.
Strong computer literacy and an understanding of rural issues, including small business impacts and issues, will also be critical to your success.
Although highly supported, you will predominantly be working independently, as part of a widely dispersed team; as such it is important you are self motivated, can plan, manage and report on work, and prioritise in order to meet competing deadlines.
You will need to hold a current, unrestricted Driver's License and be willing to undergo a national police check.
About the Benefits
These are highly rewarding opportunities to provide a positive and much needed service to small business owners who have been significantly impacted by the recent bushfires.
Successful candidates will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, including some salary packaging. A company car will also be provided as there will be travel across the region required.
In addition to these financial benefits, you will enjoy an intensive induction and training program when you join the organisation, ensuring you are equipped with all the tools you need to hit the ground running.
Please note: We are at this stage only seeking expressions of interest for future consideration. Despite Covid-19 travel restrictions, candidates from interstate are still encouraged to apply as start dates will be assessed in line with the current situation.