JOIN OUR NEW FINANCIAL WELLBEING HUB TEAM!

We have 2 Roles available!

Forster Neighbourhood Centre is seeking a Financial Resilience and Capability Officer & No Interest Loans Officer (NILS) to join our Financial Wellbeing team.

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Financial Resilience and Capability Officer The role offered is permanent part-time, 4 days per week (28 hours) under the SCHADS Award Level 3.

Essential Criteria

Certificate III in Community Services and/or equivalent

Strong financial management skills, especially with budgeting and debt management

Demonstrated strong people/communication skills to identify client needs

Demonstrated ability to work well within a small team, manage own schedule and organise work

Class C Driver’s License

Ability to provide a Working with Children’s Clearance and Criminal History Clearance.

Ability to work autonomously across outreach locations

Attention to detail, accuracy and follow through

Desirable Criteria

Group facilitation/training skills

Specific qualifications or certificates in financial counselling

Knowledge of local issues and services

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No Interest Loans Officer (NILS) The role offered is permanent part-time, 3 days per week (21 hours) under the SCHADS Award Level 3.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications in Community Services and/or Financial Administration

Bookkeeping experience

Strong IT skills, especially with spread sheets and data entry

Demonstrated good people/communication skills,

Time management and organisational skills

Demonstrated ability to work well within a small team

Class C Driver’s License

Willingness to provide a Working with Children’s Clearance and Criminal History Clearance.

Some knowledge of household budgeting

Attention to detail, accuracy and follow through

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of community-based, not-for-profit organisations

Knowledge of local referral pathways and service networks

Knowledge of local issues and services

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Both roles located at our central community hub at 3 Lake Street, Forster . Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We will also consider job share and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

If you do not meet all the essential criteria but are really keen to be part of our amazing team, please just include in your cover letter how you plan to meet the criteria over time.

So, if you like helping your community, are good with people, and you would like to work with a fantastic group of people who will train and mentor you, we would love to see your application. In your application, please include a current resume and a COVER LETTER which addresses Selection Criteria above.

Address your application to Corinne Stephenson, Manager, FNC via [email protected] or to FNC Inc. 3 Lake Street, Forster. Closing date: Friday 12 September 2025