About us
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
About the program
Wesley Financial Counselling is a free, face-to-face, confidential counselling for individuals and families experiencing personal financial difficulties and crisis.
Our program provides comprehensive, specialist counselling support in order to address the immediate distress caused by financial hardship and enable our clients to build longer- term capability to budget and manage their money better and make informed financial decisions in the future. We also work in partnership with local schools, community groups to deliver Financial Literacy programs.
Our service also recognises the importance of place-based approaches and the impact one’s community can have on all levels of wellbeing. We are therefore committed to imbedding our programs within vulnerable and most in need communities. Including those communities significantly impacted by natural disasters.
About the role
Whether looking for your first career, reentering back into other work force or simply wanting a complete career change, you cannot go past this dynamic and challenging opportunity to join a vibrant and passionate financial counselling team.
As one of our paid intern Financial Counsellors, you will be given the unique opportunity to gain insight and practical experience whilst completing your formal studies. Paid interns will have first preference in applying for available permanent roles upon completion of this program.
What you can expect
If you have a real passion for supporting and empowering client to make long lasting and significant life and financial changes, this position is for you!
This is a child-related position, and preferred applicants will be required to undergo a working with children’s check and criminal record history check.
To be successful in this position, candidates must possess the following:
Benefits of working at Wesley Mission
Apply now
Please see a copy of the position description below.
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria.
For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:
Contact Name: Sue Gunning
Email: sue.gunning@weleymission.org.au
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We’ve been caring for the community for over 200 years.
Our services uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disability and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship. We’re unwavering in our support for Australians and Australian communities – and together, we do more good.
