Seeking a Financial Counsellor Trainee for our Karratha office, Western Australia. A 1-2 year maximum term contract.About Us Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc. (PCLS) is a non-profit, government-funded, community organisation that provides free, accessible, equitable, responsible, and culturally appropriate advice, support and advocacy to the people of the Pilbara. We offer a range of services including:
Legal Services
Financial Counselling
Disability Advocacy
Tenant Advice and Education Service
Housing Support
Domestic Violence Advocacy & Victim Support
Redress Support
Community Migrant Service
This position is based in our Karratha office. The Pilbara has a unique and rich heritage and culture, with diverse Indigenous and multi-cultural heritage, spectacular landscapes, and an abundance of places to visit and explore. We are a well-established and highly valued part of the Pilbara social infrastructure and have regional offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, and Newman. KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:
Client support
Client financial assessment and planning
Debt management and reduction
Record keeping and compliance
Outreach and networking
Additional tasks as reasonably requested
BENEFITS:
Competitive remuneration packages
Location Allowance
Annual Airfare
Additional 0.5% superannuation
Air-conditioning subsidy (between October & March) as per policy
Annual leave (5 weeks with 17.5% leave loading)
Join our wellbeing squad
Regular supervision and professional development opportunities
Access to not-for-profit salary packaging.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Good written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to write and present formal reports and correspondence.
Demonstrated skills in working with, and knowledge of, Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook and other database entry systems.
Capacity to maintain a high degree of discretion and exercise sound judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
Highly organised and able to multitask.
Be non-judgemental and empathetic, and able to set personal boundaries.
Working rights within Australia
Current Australia Drivers License, Class 3.
Police Clearance and Working with Children Check required.
HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a current and detailed resume and cover letter addressing the above criteria to tevita.naroba@pcls.net.au or 08 9185 5899.Applications close 23 December 2024. Please note that the advertisement may close earlier if a potential suitable candidate is found. ACCESS, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY STATEMENT:PCLS is passionate about embracing diversity and creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. PCLS encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, and sexual orientation to apply. We are a child safe organisation.