• Part-time available

Macarthur Legal Centre (MLC) is a not-for-profit community legal centre committed to providing a safe and equal community where people know their rights and are supported to use them. We provide free legal, tenancy, and domestic and family violence support to people in our community. Through our financial counselling program, we stand alongside women experiencing domestic and family violence to minimise financial abuse and restore their financial safety.

The Domestic & Family Violence Financial Counsellor supports the delivery of high-quality, client-centred financial counselling services to women experiencing domestic and/or family violence in the Macarthur and Western Sydney regions. Reporting to the Senior DFV Financial Counsellor, the Financial Counsellor will support the expansion of our services in providing financial counselling, casework and advocacy support while managing your own caseload and working closely with MLC's support services to deliver holistic outcomes for clients.

A part-time or job-share arrangement will be considered for suitable candidates (2, 3 or 4 days per week).

MLC offers

• Genuine work-life balance with a 35-hour full-time work week and a culture that encourages staff to take breaks, use their leave and finish on time;
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay;
• Additional gifted leave throughout the year;
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted health and fitness memberships;
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements;
• Opportunity to manage your own caseload and work autonomously;
• Meaningful, holistic financial counselling work that supports women experiencing domestic and family violence;
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment, working alongside solicitors, tenancy advocates and domestic and family violence specialists;
• External supervision, EAP and professional development opportunities;
• Convenient Campbelltown location with opportunity to conduct outreach in Western Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial counselling, advocacy and casework support to clients affected by domestic and family violence.
• Deliver client-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe support.
• Manage your own caseload and support clients to improve their financial safety and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with MLC's legal and support services to deliver holistic, wrap-around assistance.
• Develop and maintain effective referral pathways and partnerships with community services.
• Maintain accurate client records, data collection and reporting in line with funding requirements.
• Represent MLC within local networks and contribute to community engagement, advocacy and service promotion.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings and organisational activities.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional who is committed to social justice and equity. You will have:

• A Diploma of Financial Counselling (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership with a recognised financial counselling association
• Experience providing financial counselling to people experiencing disadvantage
• Strong knowledge of debt, credit, fines, income support systems, and financial abuse
• Demonstrated ability to work in a trauma-informed, client-centred manner
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload independently
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for occasional outreach
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Working With Children Check and Police Check
• Experience working in a community legal centre, working with First Nations communities, or knowledge of domestic and family violence systems is highly desirable.

Macarthur Legal Centre is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents our community. Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Outside of this requirement, we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing an environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

To submit your application, please email your CV and cover letter via the "Apply Now" button by 5pm on the advertised closing date.

If you have any questions about the role before applying, please email hr@maclegal.net.au using the subject line: Financial Counsellor - Domestic & Family Violence (part-time available) enquiry via EthicalJobs.