Financial Counsellor – Illawarra Legal Centre – Wollongong NSW

Illawarra Legal Centre (ILC) is seeking a Financial Counsellor to join the team. This is a 21 hour per week role, fixed term to the end of September 2025. Illawarra Legal Centre Inc exists to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people to access free legal services and to recognise their legal rights. ILC’s people are dedicated, driven, person-focused and committed to the principles of social justice and human rights. The Financial Counsellor will deliver assistance, advocacy, advice and information to people experiencing financial difficulties. The Financial Counsellor will be expected to provide financial counselling to people experiencing gambling-related challenges, and to deliver effective community legal education within the community. The primary task of the role is to assess the presenting problems and provide clients with various options for the client to decide on a suitable course of action.

How to apply

Applications should state the job role and be addressed to: Louise Farroway, Centre Coordinator, lfarroway@theilc.org.au

Applications must address the essential criteria to be considered. Successful applicants will be notified of interview times and method via email. Unfortunately, unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.