The board of Financial Rights Legal Centre is happy to announce the appointment of Jodie Rollason as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December. She will succeed Karen Cox, who is stepping down after 25 years of dedicated service.

Ms Rollason brings many years of senior leadership across the legal, community services, and not-for-profit sectors. In the search for a new CEO, the Financial Rights Board was struck by Jodie's deep commitment to social justice and her focus on supporting people experiencing vulnerability. She brings a courageous, compassionate approach to leadership that aligns perfectly with the values of Financial Rights.

Board members cited Rollason’s career dedicated to delivering strong social impact. “Noting Jodie’s track record of multi-disciplinary service delivery, fundraising and building cross-sector partnerships for specialist services, we know Financial Rights is in good hands.”

Karen warmly welcomes Jodie into Financial Rights: “After 25 years, it is time for me to start a new chapter, and time for new leadership at Financial Rights. Ms Rollason will be taking charge of an organisation full of talented, passionate and committed people, who are ready to carry on our important work. We are in a very strong position, with more long-term and recurrent funding arrangements for our services than ever before.”

Jodie is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Non-Executive Director. Jodie currently serves as CEO and Company Secretary of Mountains Youth Services Team, where she has led significant change, increasing funding streams, expanding regional service delivery, and strengthening governance and compliance. Her board portfolio includes Non-Executive Director roles with Lifeline Central West, Women’s Plans Foundation (Int’l) and Koorana Child and Family Services, where she chairs the Risk Committee.

Jodie has a Masters in Commercial Litigation and is a qualified lawyer. She is passionate about advocacy for vulnerable communities and leading with compassion, fairness, and integrity. Jodie has experience in building high-performing, values-driven teams.

Jodie will continue to implement the Financial Rights Strategic Plan 2024-2028, including exploring independence options for Mob Strong Debt Help.