Financial Capability Worker

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support.

As our Financial Capability Caseworker, you’ll provide targeted, short-term support to individuals and families experiencing financial stress or vulnerability.

Through practical financial coaching, budgeting, goal setting and individualised case planning, you’ll help clients develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed financial decisions and build greater financial wellbeing and resilience. Financial Capability Caseworker…

Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don’t just talk about values – we live them.'

Your opportunity

Working within our Financial Wellbeing & Community team, you’ll meet people where they are – in Anglicare offices and across community locations including community hubs, pantries, churches and local services.

Using a person-centred, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you’ll work alongside clients to understand their financial circumstances, identify their goals and develop practical strategies that support lasting change.

You’ll work closely with Financial Counsellors, Community Pantries and Hubs and other services to provide integrated support, while building strong relationships and referral pathways across the local community. Financial Capability Caseworker

With integrity and resilience, you will:

• Provide individual financial capability casework to people and families experiencing financial stress.
• Complete person-centred and trauma-informed assessments to understand financial needs and any complex or intersecting challenges.
• Help clients understand their financial position by developing money plans, reviewing income and expenditure and identifying opportunities to improve money management.
• Develop and review client-led case plans, supporting people to set practical goals and build financial knowledge, skills and confidence.
• Provide strengths-based financial coaching that encourages positive behaviour change, problem-solving and long-term financial resilience.
• Advocate for clients and provide warm referrals to services, resources and financial supports that align with their needs.
• Work collaboratively with Financial Counselling, Community Pantries, Hubs and other services to provide holistic support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and contribute to program outcomes and continuous improvement. Financial Capability Caseworker.

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who can talk about money without judgement and understands that financial hardship is rarely just about numbers.

You’ll bring genuine compassion for people experiencing financial stress, together with the practical case management skills to help clients identify their own goals and build the confidence and capability to achieve them.

You’re calm under pressure and comfortable supporting people who may be distressed or experiencing complex circumstances. You can connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You’ll also be comfortable working out in the community and collaborating with churches, local services and other organisations to make support easier for people to access. Financial Capability Caseworker.

What’s required:

• Degree in Social Work, Community Services or a related discipline, or diploma/other relevant qualification with substantial relevant experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with diverse or disadvantaged communities, including people experiencing financial hardship.
• Financial Literacy Education certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong case management skills, including goal setting, monitoring progress and adapting support as client needs change.
• Experience using client databases or CRM systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
• Valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence is desirable. Financial Capability Caseworker

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You’ll also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life.
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and training to advance your career.
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.

We’re many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection – with God, with each other and with the places we call home.

Through Financial Wellbeing, we work alongside people experiencing financial stress to build capability, confidence and resilience. As a Financial Capability Caseworker, you’ll help turn practical financial knowledge into meaningful and sustainable change.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit your application.

All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Application Close Date: October 31, 2026