Occupation

411633 Financial Counsellor (Community)

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

411633 Financial Counsellor (Community)

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.

Specialisation

  • Rural Financial Counsellor

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • 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