Anglicare Victoria's Statewide Rental Stress Program provides targeted information and referrals, advice, advocacy, financial counselling and legal assistance for Victorian renters experiencing rental stress.
More information here: https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/our-services/help-hub/rental-stress-program/
Join our Financial Counselling team to make a difference to Victorian renters experiencing rental stress.
- Full time and part time positions available
- SCHADS Level 5
- 12 Month contract to 30 June 2027
- Flexible Location - sites across South and East Victoria
Anglicare Victoria's Financial Counselling program aims to:
- Deliver high quality Financial Counselling through the provision of information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy intended to stabilise and improve the client’s financial situation.
- Support clients to navigate financial crisis, build financial wellbeing, capability and resilience.
- Support the recovery of Victorians impacted by Rental stress
- Facilitate referrals to other services and broader community support services to address client needs.
- To maintain contact with other service providers and agencies in order to promote integration of the service in the community and also to enable the development of best practice in the field.
- Diploma of Financial Counselling Qualification required.
- An understanding of the impact of environmental factors impacting financial independence on individuals, families and communities.
- Well-developed verbal and written interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
To Apply
Complete an online application via the AV careers page, attaching two documents: a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience and a short response addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
For further enquiries please contact Jane Kennard: [email protected] with the subject line: Rental Stress Program
Applications Close: Sunday July 19th
**Please note that the team will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified**
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or physical ability.
