Small Business Financial Counsellor

Job No: 146064
Location: Singleton

  • Use your financial knowledge to make a  positive difference to communities facing the effects of COVID-19 and other natural disasters.
  • Northern NSW roles servicing the Lower Hunter regions
  • Attractive remuneration circa $83,000-$91,000 plus super.

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 15 locations across Northern NSW, with a team of specialists servicing the regions surrounding this region. They provide a confidential, free and impartial rural financial counselling service to primary producers, fishers and small rural and regional businesses experiencing financial difficulties. 

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW - Northern Region is seeking to employ a Small Business Financial Counsellor for an immediate start to service small businesses in the region as a result of the effects of drought, bushfires, and COVID-19. 

You will reside in the Singleton region and will service this area.

You will have the opportunity in your role to make a real contribution to the growth and sustainability of Rural Australia.

If successful, you will commence as soon as possible and the positions will continue through to 31 December 2022.

Core duties:

  • Assist SME operators' requesting financial counselling with a financial analysis consisting of annual, or year in year out cash flow budget, statement of assets and liabilities, cash flow analysis and options for business improvement;
  • When appropriate, assist operators to negotiate arrangements with their financial institutions;
  • Encourage operators to seek professional advice to develop longer term strategies and plans to improve preparedness;
  • Refer operators to a network of professional service providers for advice with legal, accounting and financial planning and investment matters and social and welfare matters;
  • Provide Progress Reports on the number of small businesses referred for assistance, activities, outputs and the outcomes they have been helped to achieve; and
  • Provide mentoring to individual and client groups regarding business improvement and resilience opportunities.

About the Benefits

For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a remuneration package circa $83,000 - $91,000 + super and loadings, depending on experience and qualifications. 

The successful applicants will also be provided with a company:

  • Vehicle (for work use);
  • Computer; and
  • Mobile Phone.

In addition, you will enjoy working with an organisation dedicated to providing a positive and much needed service to the Northern NSW community.

About You

You will hold a Diploma of Financial Counselling or a Diploma of Financial Counselling (rural). If you’re a new counsellor, you may commence employment without the minimum qualification, provided you have been assessed by the service provider as having a base-level of skills and experience  and  begin the diploma within 6 months. 

Preference will be given to applicants with proven qualifications and/or skills and experience in finance, business and/or law. Knowledge of rural and remote communities will also be highly desirable.

RFCSNSW-NR is looking for applicants that possess high-level oral communication, interpersonal, mediation and networking skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse cultural groups. An understanding of the small business sector and small business management issues will also be critical to your success in this position.  

Please note: Due to the broad regions that these roles service, it is expected that the successful applicants live in the Singleton council area, and have a current, unrestricted driver's license. There is also the possibility that these applicants may be required to work from home due to public health orders or restrictions. 

To download the job application package and position description, please click here.

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