Cross Cultural Financial Counsellor
- Provide vital financial counselling to culturally diverse communities.
- Support CALD clients with debt management and financial education.
- Join a statewide service delivering culturally responsive care.
Provide financial counselling and support to culturally diverse communities, addressing gambling-related issues and promoting financial well-being.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30/06/2026)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1, Counsellor Level 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 & Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 32 (Job Share will be considered for part-time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta
- State-wide specialist service for culturally diverse communities.
- Collaborating with GambleAware Providers across NSW.
- Delivering face-to-face, telephone, and online counseling.
- Advocating for clients with financial institutions and support services.
- Providing financial counseling to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Assisting clients in managing debts and improving budgeting skills.
- Advocating with financial institutions on behalf of clients.
- Developing culturally responsive financial education materials and initiatives.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Qualification: Degree qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social work in addition to a diploma of Financial Counselling.
- Registration: Current membership with FCAN
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge of working as a financial counsellor, in a variety of settings, for example individuals, couples, families and groups impacted by addiction.
- Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention.
- Knowledge and application of legislation and regulations relating to gambling and debt recovery and a wide range of networks and services to assist individuals and families with health and welfare concerns.
- Demonstrated experience in working with clients in another language and/or with an interpreter and sensitivity to the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive computer skills including word processing and use of data bases.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ548808
Applications Close: 12th February 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Maria-Lujza Ghyczy on Maria-Lujza.Ghyczy@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
