Financial Counsellor
Core
Provide one-on-one financial counselling, advocacy, and outreach support to individuals and families in Yolŋu communities to improve financial wellbeing and reduce stress.
Role type
Financial Counsellor (Community Support)
Builds
Culturally relevant financial education programs co-designed with Yolŋu elders and community leaders
Domain
Indigenous community services / Financial wellbeing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
financial counselling, advocacy, debt management, budgeting, welfare entitlements knowledge, record-keeping, reporting, community engagement, remote work, travel
Preferred skills
experience with Yolŋu communities, cultural safety, program co-design
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
Deliver one-on-one financial counselling for clients facing debt and budgeting challenges; advocate for community members with financial institutions and government agencies; provide outreach services to remote Homelands; support the co-design and delivery of culturally relevant financial education programs; maintain accurate client records and case notes; represent the organization in community forums and meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC