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.

About Financial Rights Legal Centre

Financial Rights Legal Centre (Financial Rights) is a community based legal centre in Surry Hills specialising in financial services, particularly credit, banking, insurance and debt.

The role

As the Mob Strong Project Officer (Project Officer) you will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation and reporting of various Mob Strong projects and grants.

One of the projects that this role will support is the Youpla Financial Counselling service which forms a critical part of the Enduring Resolution program delivered through Service Australia, aimed at supporting individuals affected by the ACBF/Youpla collapse. Your role supports the invoicing, data tracking and reporting requirements for this service and other projects and grants of Mob Strong. This role provides logistical support to our outreach program in a culturally safe manner. For further details on the role please see the job description.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Rewards and Benefits

• Join a highly engaged team
• $73,700-$82,900 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
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

We seek someone who:

• Is culturally competent and works in a culturally safe manner
• Has experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Possesses strong communication skills, and an ability to work with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders
• Has project coordination skills including managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Has strong attention to detail and has expertise working with Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and charts)
• Has experience in working with accounts staff to prepare invoices and quotes within project budgets
• Is committed to continuous improvement and actively identifies and implements process enhancements
• Experience in or knowledge of the financial counselling or legal assistance sector would be an advantage but is not essential

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience outlined above, 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 jobs@financialrights.org.au

Part time applications of at least 3 days per week will be considered.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.