Group
Occupation
411633 Financial Counsellor (Community)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
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