Financial Capability Worker
Job No:
141573
Location:
Alice Springs
- Join a passionate organisation improving financial wellbeing in remote Australia!
- Attractive remuneration package circa $64,307 plus super and additional salary packaging!
- Enjoy relocation assistance and 5 weeks annual leave, with plenty of time to explore the unique Australian outback
About Lutheran Care and the Financial Services Hub
Lutheran Care (LC) provides community services on behalf of the Lutheran Church in South Australia and Northern Territory through a range of programs. They support communities through responding to the needs of individuals and families, community development, learning opportunities, accommodation and support. Current programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and education, foster care, housing and multicultural services.
LC is committed to reducing barriers encouraging inclusion and participation in the community of people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. LC supports a gender inclusive work environment and is committed to zero tolerance to family and domestic violence.
In Central Australia, LC operates a Financial Services Hub which provides a financial literacy program, emergency relief and financial counselling in Alice Springs, nearby town camps and remote communities within the Central Australian service area. The Financial Capability and Wellbeing Program assists vulnerable individuals and families to resolve or alleviate their financial difficulties, improve their ongoing financial capability and manage their future financial affairs, contributing to improved financial wellbeing.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time Financial Capability Worker to join LC's Financial Capability and Wellbeing team in Alice Springs, NT.
Reporting to the Team Leader – Financial Capability & Wellbeing Officer, you will help people to make informed choices about their financial position, build longer-term capabilities to budget and manage their money and provide emergency relief to clients in need.
You will work predominantly from the Alice Springs office, with the opportunity to travel periodically to surrounding remote communities.
Core duties:
- Provide one on one budget support to individuals to coach clients in financial literacy. Determine the client's financial situation and assess their needs.
- Work with eligible others to present non-accredited community education workshops on financial literacy to resource and equip participants with money management skills.
- Encourage clients to stay motivated and monitor their progress.
- Assist families at risk of homelessness to manage their finances and household expenses to retain their accommodation
- Monitor and review Case/Action Plans with clients to support and encourage greater self-reliance.
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About the Benefits
Lutheran Care offers exciting and highly rewarding careers to those who are genuinely committed to making a difference to communities and people in need.
In return for your hard work and dedication, LC is offering a competitive remuneration package circa $64,307 plus super and generous salary sacrificing on top of your salary to increase your take-home pay. Up to $2000 relocation assistance is also available, to assist your move to this beautiful part of the country.
Remote area assistance is available when you are away from Alice Springs, as well as 5 weeks annual leave.
LC prides itself on providing a working environment where staff and volunteers are supported to grow both personally and professionally. They provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to all staff to equip them to succeed in the delivery of the highest standards of services.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold Certificate III (or above) in Community Services or equivalent or be willing to complete a relevant qualification. Microsoft Office suite proficiency will also help you thrive in your new role.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously and within a team to reach team objectives. You will be able to communicate and respond to challenging situations with flexibility, empathy and diplomacy, to advocate with a range of stakeholders on behalf of your clients.
You will have a solid understanding of Central Australian Indigenous culture and a high level of communication skills both written and verbal, contributing to your ability to connect and work within Indigenous communities.
While experience working within Indigenous Communities and a First Aid Certificate is desirable, it is not essential.
Please note: The successful candidate must possess an unrestricted drivers license, an OCHRE card, and a National Criminal History Record.