About Mob Strong Debt Help
Since 2018, Financial Rights has been proudly operating Mob Strong Debt Help (“Mob Strong”). Mob Strong is a free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We specialise in helping individuals manage debts from consumer loans (such as credit cards, pay day loans and car loans), banking, debt recovery and insurance (including car, home, travel, life and funeral) in a culturally safe manner. Our advocacy work aims to reform laws, systems and practices to promote financial well-being within the community.
Mob Strong Debt Help is entering a pivotal phase. We are seeking to transition to an independent, First Nations-led organization, allowing us to deliver culturally safe, expert financial counselling and legal support to more First Nations peoples.
As an inaugural Board Director, you'll be supporting Mob Strong in a powerful moment to back community-led solutions that are driven by lived experience and deep cultural knowledge.
About The Role
We are seeking engaged and values-driven volunteer Board Members to join our inaugural Board and to help guide Mob Strong through its transition to Independence.
Board Members will contribute to establishing a new Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with strong governance, systems, and organisational foundations to support Mob Strong’s long-term impact.
Who We Are Looking For
We are keen to hear from First Nations people who can bring depth of experience and/or interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge
- Community connection and knowledge
- Community leadership and advocacy
- Financial justice, consumer rights or social justice
- Finance, accounting, legal or regulatory matters
- Governance, board or committee experience
- Strategy, policy and organisational leadership
- Funding and grants background
- Risk management, compliance or organisational development
- Backgrounds in Human Resources and Information Technology will be highly valued
If your experience, professional background or lived expertise can strengthen our governance, we’d love to hear from you.
Further training and support will be available for successful applicants.
Time Commitment
- Monthly Board meetings
- Meetings run for 90 minutes during business hours
- During the startup phase additional requirements for your time should be expected
- Additional time may be required for email correspondence, reviewing papers or committee work
Interested?
For further information on this position, please send a copy of your resume to [email protected] using the subject line: Board Member – Mob Strong Debt Help
Applications will be assessed as they are received. This opportunity may close once a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
