Rural Financial Counsellor

Financial analysis

Complete and apply the Diploma in Financial Counselling

Understand debt types and products and processes available for resolution

Complete financial/business reviews for clients including development of a Statement of financial position, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, financial ratios and forecasts and Budget

Support client negotiations with lenders, creditors and financial institutions in the presence of the client or with the written authority of the client

Client centric case management

Deliver client led financial counselling sessions according to the organisation’s service delivery model to address presenting financial issues of clients and support them to gain the ability, skills and knowledge to manage their financial affairs

Ensure client records are accurate, complete and maintained concurrently with the provision of client services

Establish and maintain current knowledge of required systems and processes to deliver client services

Develop a network of services to refer clients to based on their needs and aspirations

Business development

Contribute to marketing initiatives to promote the service

Develop strong relationships and processes with agencies to obtain client referrals

Attend and deliver relevant events in the local community to promote the service

Community engagement

Participate in relevant community development initiatives

Monitor and where appropriate respond to policy proposals and their implementation in relation to Financial Counselling, which have a direct impact on the quality of life of Australian families e.g. social security changes