Financial Counsellor(Gambling Specific)

Goulburn or Wagga Wagga | Regular outreach across the Capital Region

• Choose part-time or full-time hours
• 5 year fixed-term opportunity
• Competitive salary plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options

Help people find a way forward..

Use your financial counselling experience to help individuals and families find a way forward during some of life's most challenging moments.

At Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT), we support people experiencing financial hardship with practical advice, compassionate advocacy and a clear path towards greater financial independence.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator of Financial Counselling, you will provide free, confidential and trauma-informed support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship including people affected by gambling-related financial issues.

Every client's circumstance will be different. You might help someone understand their options, advocate on their behalf, develop a manageable budget or simply provide a calm and supportive presence when their situation feels overwhelming.

What you'll bring

• A Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling), or equivalent
• Accreditation with the Financial Counsellors' Association of NSW
• A commitment to trauma-informed, client-centred practice
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills

Preferably hold a Problem Gambling Skill Set qualification such as:

• CHCSS00052 Problem Gambling Skill Set
• CHCGMB501A - Work Effectively in the Problem Gambling Sector
• CHCGMB502A - Assess the Needs of Clients with Problem Gambling Issues
• CHCGMB503A - Provide Counselling for Clients with Problem Gambling Issues

OR

• CHCSS00111 Problem Gambling Skill Set Elective
• CHCGMB001 - Assess the Needs of Clients with Problem Gambling Issues
• CHCGMB002 - Provide Counselling for Clients with Problem Gambling Issues

Why Anglicare?

Our mission is to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people and families, with a particular focus on vulnerable communities across the ACT and regional and rural NSW. When you join Anglicare, you will become part of a values-driven organisation where your expertise is respected and your work has a clear purpose.

If you are looking for flexibility, purpose and the chance to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To download the Position Description and apply, visit: https://anglicare.recruitmenthub.com.au/Current-vacancies & enter Job Ref: 6919607

For a confidential discussion, contact Chris Heckenberg on 0480 297 861 during business hours or email checkenberg@anglicare.com.au.

Applications close 11 September 2026.

The successful applicant will need to hold or obtain a Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Criminal History Check.

Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Work Location: In person