Passionate about social justice? Looking to make a difference? Look no further than the Financial Rights Legal Centre. We are currently seeking a dedicated financial counsellor to join our team.

About Financial Rights Legal Centre

Financial Rights Legal Centre (Financial Rights) is a community based legal centre in Surry Hills specialising financial services, particularly credit, banking, insurance and debt. Our legal centre is a known and trusted voice for consumers in the financial services space. We are doing important frontline work advising consumers from across Australia about their financial rights and helping shape new laws to protect consumers and to enhance their future financial wellbeing. You will be an important part of this process and can help change many consumer lives for the better.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Financial Counsellor for a full time 18-month contract with potential to renew. Part time options are available. Experience and commitment to consumer rights essential. In this role you will provide crucial information, financial counselling and referrals via the centre’s intake channels, advocating for consumers’ financial rights. The intake channels include the National Debt Helpline, the National Debt Helpline Website chat, Mob Strong Debt Help and the Caseworker line.

For further details on the role please see the job description attached.

What’s in it for you?

Be part of an organisation making a tangible difference in consumers lives. As a trusted voice in financial services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping laws and protecting consumers. Enjoy a vibrant and supportive work environment with a passionate team. We know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other diverse backgrounds to apply.

Rewards and Benefits

• Join a highly engaged team
• $82,000-$90,000 plus 12% superannuation + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,900 for tax free benefits)
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 7 days additional gifted leave
• Flexible working: Work life balance is important to us; 7 hour work days and a hybrid working model
• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others. We are passionate about social justice; and
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a Financial Counsellor who embodies our values and is poised to drive our mission forward. The ideal candidate will:

• Possess or be working towards accreditation as a financial counsellor with the Financial Counselling Association of NSW (FCAN)
• Demonstrate a proven track record of providing financial counselling services
• Exhibit a demonstrated ability to provide non-judgemental, quality service delivery to disadvantaged clients and clients from diverse backgrounds
• Showcase a strong passion for social justice coupled with an aptitude for advocacy and awareness of client’s social context
• Display excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Adhere to current NSW public health orders and requirements with COVID vaccination.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about social justice and ready to contribute to our cause, we want to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' and upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.