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Join to apply for the Financial Counsellor role at University of Sydney2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Financial Counsellor role at University of SydneyPart time, 28-hours per week, fixed term position until 30th June 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Located at the Parramatta and Penrith Offices.Opportunity to utilise your financial counselling skills to assist people experiencing gambling related challengesAbout the opportunityThe School of Psychology is welcoming applications for a Financial Counsellor to be part of the GambleAware team, and will work within the guidelines of the operating policies of the GambleAware clinic and related University policies.The successful candidate will be expected to provide financial counselling to people experiencing gambling related challenges or harm and their significant others as well as effective community engagement to relevant stakeholders in the community.As this is a client facing role, you will be required to be in office 4 days per week.Your key responsibilities will be to:provide financial assessment, counselling and case work to people experiencing gambling related challenges or harm and their significant othersprovide comprehensive, accurate and timely information related to the client''s individual circumstancesadvocate and negotiate with credit providers on the client''s behalfparticipate in developing community education resources on debt and gambling related issues in addition to other community engagement activitiesprovide face-to-face practical support including establishing debt repayment plans and budget planningmaintain client files to a high professional standard and take part in file audits.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Financial Counsellor who has:a diploma of financial counselling or diploma of community services (financial counselling)a valid membership with an appropriate financial counselling association e.g. FCAN and FCAdemonstrated understanding and experience in complying with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelinesexcellent oral and written communication skillssuperior interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members and stakeholders and exercise tact and sound judgementa minimum of 6 months experience in a financial counselling positionexperience working with people identified as First Nations/and CALD (desirable)experience working with people experiencing gambling problems and significant others (desirable).Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyPlease address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation/memberships) which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au. 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