• Are you driven by a passion for justice for First Nations peoples? Ready to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic and impactful role?
• Financial Rights Legal Centre is seeking a culturally competent and visionary leader to take on the position of Director of Mob Strong.

The organisation

Financial Rights Legal Centre (Financial Rights) is a community based legal centre based in Surry Hills NSW specialising in helping consumers of financial services, particularly credit, banking, insurance and debt. Since 2018, we've been proud to operate Mob Strong Debt Help, a groundbreaking, free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling program tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The role

This is a full time 2-year fixed term contract. As Director of Mob Strong, you'll lead a team of 5-10 professionals, including solicitors and financial counsellors, in providing crucial support to vulnerable First Nations communities facing financial challenges. Your strategic leadership will not only ensure that Mob Strong Debt Help delivers accessible and effective services but also drives systemic change to benefit our communities.

As the Director of Mob Strong you will be responsible for building the leadership capabilities of our Mob Strong Debt Help team, in particular building the capability of our First Nations leaders through mentoring, practical coaching and reflective practice.

This position is open to both First Nations and non-First Nations leaders. If the successful candidate is not a First Nations person, they will be responsible for building Mob Strong's capability with both existing and new resources. The goal is to ensure that the Director of Mob Strong can be filled by a First Nations individual by the end of the two-year fixed term. This will ensure that the service can be fully First Nations-led and self-determining.

The centre operates a hybrid working mode. For further details on the role please see the job description attached or click here: Position-Description-Director-of-Mob-Strong.pdf.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful leadership: Develop and mentor a diverse team, fostering the leadership capabilities of First Nations professionals through mentoring, coaching, and reflective practice
  
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary package including 12% super and Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,900 for tax free benefits)
  
• Flexible work environment: Embrace hybrid work arrangements for a healthy work-life balance, including 4 weeks annual leave plus and additional 7 days of gifted leave
  
• Support: Access an Employee Assistance Program, offering free and confidential counselling services

We seek someone who:

• Is Culturally competent: Demonstrated experience working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
• Has Leadership experience: Proven ability to lead, train, mentor, and manage team performance effectively
• Values Social Justice: Passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Is a Strategic Leader: Demonstrated experience in strategic management and comfortable functioning at an executive level
• Legal Qualifications: Holds an unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate or be eligible to hold an unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate. Must also be admitted as a lawyer to the High Court to practice in Federal Jurisdiction
• Complies with Public Health Requirements: Including COVID vaccination in accordance with NSW public health orders

Apply Now

If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a difference in promoting justice and financial well-being for First Nations communities, click Apply Now and upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.

Contact

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Director of Mob Strong Debt Help enquiry via EthicalJobs

Financial Rights Legal Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.