Gambling Financial Counsellor

• Part time, 21-hours per week, fixed term position until 30th June 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Brain and Mind Centre

• Opportunity to utilise your financial counselling skills to assist people experiencing gambling related challenges

• Base Salary, HEO6 $99,455 - $107,216 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Psychology is welcoming applications for a Gambling 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 3 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 others

• provide comprehensive, accurate and timely information related to the client’s individual circumstances

• advocate and negotiate with credit providers on the client’s behalf

• participate in developing community education resources on debt and gambling related issues in addition to other community engagement activities

• provide face-to-face practical support including establishing debt repayment plans and budget planning

• maintain client files to a high professional standard and take part in file audits.

About you

The 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 Gambling 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 FCA

• demonstrated understanding and experience in complying with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines

• excellent oral and written communication skills

• superior interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members and stakeholders and exercise tact and sound judgement

• a minimum of 6 months experience in a financial counselling position

• experience working with people experiencing gambling problems and significant others (desirable).

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your 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.

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