Program Lead Financial Capability – Wollongong – Fulltime
Help us transform how we support people facing financial stress through FinWell – Financial Wellbeing and Community. This collaborative, relationship‑driven approach empowers clients to build lasting financial confidence while giving our people the chance to create meaningful, long‑term impact.
You have so much to offer. We do, too! Let’s grow together!
As a Program Lead Financial Capability you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Anglicare’s shift from crisis response to longer support and lasting change.
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 society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.
Your Opportunity
Our new financial wellbeing team, FinWell is looking for a Program Lead Financial Capability to support people beyond crisis moments, helping them understand their finance, build confidence, and create stability over time through ongoing, connected support from trusted teams working together.
The Program Lead will oversee the Financial Wellbeing services in the Illawarra, based in Wollongong. You will lead a team of up to 6 professionals delivering Financial Capability, Financial Counselling and related services across office and community settings. Working closely with financial counsellors, caseworkers, churches and community partners, you’ll drive strong client outcomes, ensure compliance, and embed a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience leading and coaching teams in community or social services
- Strong background supporting people experiencing financial hardship
- Ability to build genuine connections with diverse communities
- Proven capability managing priorities, data, and reporting in fast‑paced environments
- Collaborative, values‑led, outcomes‑focused leadership style
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Relevant tertiary qualification (Social Work, Community Services, Management or similar)
- Alignment with Anglicare’s Christian vision, mission and values
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.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
- Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free income plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career.
- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms.
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, click the ‘Apply’ button or submit your resumé and a cover letter. 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.
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