Why this role matters

As a Financial Capability Worker, you will walk alongside individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or uncertainty. Through encouragement, practical support and financial education, you will help people build the skills, confidence and resilience they need to take control of their financial future.

Every conversation has the potential to create positive change. Whether you are helping someone create their first budget, navigate a difficult financial period or develop long-term money management skills, your work will empower people to make informed choices and move towards greater independence and stability. This is a meaningful, community-focused role where you will see the direct impact of your work every day while helping to strengthen the wellbeing of the Port Augusta community.

About the role

This rewarding role is fully community facing and provides an opportunity to work closely with people experiencing financial hardship, disadvantage or vulnerability. Using a person-centred and strengths-based approach, you will support community members to build financial capability, improve money management skills and achieve goals that promote long-term financial wellbeing.

You will provide individual support, undertake assessments, develop tailored case plans and deliver financial literacy education that empowers people to make positive financial decisions. Working as part of a passionate and supportive team, you will help create pathways towards greater confidence, resilience and financial independence.

This permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE), days and hours negotiable for the successful candidate.within the Port Augusta Corps Community Engagement team, reporting to the Team Leader. Pay is in accordance with a SCHADS Level 3.

How you will make an impact

• Build trusted and supportive relationships with community members experiencing financial hardship
• Assess individual needs, strengths and goals to develop personalised support plans
• Provide practical coaching and education to strengthen financial capability and money management skills
• Support people to build confidence in making informed financial decisions
• Deliver financial literacy education to individuals and community groups
• Connect community members with appropriate internal and external support services
• Monitor and review progress to celebrate achievements and support positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and data in accordance with organisational requirements
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and community impact
• Promote inclusive, culturally safe and respectful engagement with all community members
  

What you will bring

• A Financial Literacy Education Skill Set or related financial skills education qualification, or willingness to enrol within six months of commencement
• Experience working within community services, human services or a related field
• A genuine passion for supporting people to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable outcomes
• Understanding of the impacts of financial hardship, vulnerability and social disadvantage
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities
• Confidence facilitating educational conversations, workshops or community learning opportunities
• Sound administration and digital skills
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Working with Children Check

What we offer

• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free and Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 tax free
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
• Generous paid parental leave with 12 weeks for primary carers
• Purchased leave options up to eight weeks
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to five days paid leave each year to support a Salvation Army program or activity
• A supportive and inclusive culture with passionate and dedicated team members

How to apply

If you are passionate about helping people build confidence, capability and brighter futures, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration