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A Financial Counsellor provides advice to people experiencing financial problems. You might work for a not-for-profit organisation, a government agency or a private financial firm. Financial Counsellors provide a range of services to help clients move into a stable financial position. You might help them work out a plan to clear their debts or create a savings plan.
To be a Financial Counsellor you’ll need to be able to work well with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be understanding and have strong personal skills. Financial Counsellors should be able to communicate well and have a strong understanding of financial systems and services.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Financial Counsellor.
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A Diploma of Financial Counselling CHC51115 is a community service qualification for students seeking a career assisting clients experiencing financial issues and need help managing debt and liquidity. Students gain the skills they need to recognise and respond to crisis situations and build effective counselling relationships. Note: to receive this Diploma students require a minimum of 220 hours of practical work placement with a financial counselling agency. The Diploma of Financial Counselling CHC51115 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Financial Counsellor generally earns $1,530 per week ($79,560 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Financial Counsellor has decreased slightly over the last five years. There are currently 24,100 people employed in this field and many of them specialise as a Financial Counsellor. Financial Counsellors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in working as a Financial Counsellor consider enrolling in a Diploma of Financial Counselling. This course will show you how to help clients recover from financial problems. The qualification includes a practical work placement so you’ll gain valuable real world experience.
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Here are some potential career pathways within financial counselling. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Financial Counselling
Finance Broker
$1,350 weekly pay
Finance Specialist
$1,630 weekly pay
Financial Counsellor
$1,530 weekly pay
Credit Risk Analyst
$1,500 weekly pay
Senior Financial Analyst
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