Financial Counsellor (Community)
OSCA 411633
1,300
41.3%
74.5%
50 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Financial Counsellor (Community) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Assists individuals, families and groups by assessing financial situations, and supports them by creating plans with a focus on resolving financial difficulties and improving their skills to develop financial stability.
What they typically do
- Supports individuals in the community to resolve or alleviate financial stress
- Creates assessments of financial situations and assists with resolutions if necessary
- Provides information and options to address financial problems, and advocates and negotiates with creditors where required
- Improves financial capabilities and resilience by fostering improved use and management of money, including pathways to safe and affordable credit
- Facilitates referrals to other useful services in the community and provides information about government assistance
- Relays relevant information about consumer credit and bankruptcy
- Provides community training sessions on financial literacy and wellbeing
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Financial Counsellor (Community).
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.