Financial Counsellor

• Part time, Fixed term contract | Location: Noarlunga
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Level 5 $49.28p/h + super + PBI salary packaging

The Role

We have an opening for an experienced Financial Counsellor to join our RESTORE program within our Children’s Services unit. This is a part time, fixed term role, until 30 June 2026.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will work in close partnership with families and professionals within the RESTORE multidisciplinary team. Your role is vital in assessing financial needs, promoting financial literacy, providing education, advocacy, and planning the use of brokerage to support case management goals and reduce child safety risk factors.

You will contribute to strengthening parenting capacity, improving family functioning, and enhancing connections to natural and community support.

The key duties in this role will include:

• Engage transparently and assertively with families to assess financial needs
• Deliver trauma-informed financial counselling and contribute to integrated case planning
• Provide advocacy and referral pathways for families experiencing financial stress
• Enhance financial literacy through individual support and group education (where appropriate)
• Support therapeutic and practical interventions to address financial-related risks
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, case reviews, and planning
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including DCP, NDIS providers, education and health services

Essential Criteria

• Qualification in Financial Counselling
• Membership to South Australian Financial Counsellors Association (SAFCA)
• Knowledge of Child Protection Legislation
• Experience providing financial counselling services to vulnerable families
• Experience working with vulnerable families with complex needs

Special Conditions

• Some flexibility in working hours may be required, with TOIL arrangements available.

See attached Position Description for full details.

Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:

• Driver’s licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 5 $49.28p/h + Super
• Salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Michelle Warner, Manager on 08 8159 1430.

Closing Date: 5 pm, Friday 25th April.

We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.