Financial Rights Legal Centre
Financial Rights Legal Centre believes everyone deserves fairness, dignity and control over their financial future.
As a specialist community legal centre, Financial Rights stands alongside people navigating complex financial challenges.
Through expert legal advice and financial counselling, the centre empowers those most in need to overcome barriers, resolve complex financial issues and regain stability and independence.
Financial Rights is a powerful voice for change; driving law reform, shaping public policy and advocating for stronger consumer protections.
Benefits & Culture
Values‐driven organisation advancing financial justice and systemic reform
Passionate team and cooperative, inclusive culture with strong social impact
Competitive salary with generous packaging, additional gifted leave
Central Sydney Surry Hills location
The Role
Reporting directly to the Board, you will lead the organisation with purpose, integrity and vision, driving meaningful change in the lives of people experiencing financial hardship.
This is a unique opportunity to shape both the strategic direction and day‐to‐day impact of an organisation at the forefront of financial rights, policy and advocacy.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will be a strong and compassionate people leader, building a positive and inclusive culture and supporting your team to deliver real impact for the community.
In this role, you will:
Represent Financial Rights across government, media and key sector forums
Champion high‐quality service delivery
Elevate the organisation's voice in law reform and public discourse
Inspire, mentor and empower a committed leadership team
Build and strengthen trusted relationships with government, community partners and key stakeholders




Ensure excellence in compliance, fundraising and transparent reporting
Uphold best‐practice governance, risk management and organisational accountability
Foster a deeply inclusive, collaborative culture that embraces diversity and supports First Nations self‐determination
Skills Required
You are a strategic and values‐driven leader with a passion for social justice and a proven track record at an executive level.
You bring the vision, credibility and drive to lead with impact.
You are deeply committed to advancing equity and supporting those experiencing financial stress.
Above all, you are an exceptional people leader, with demonstrated experience building, developing and leading senior teams, and creating a culture of accountability, trust and delivering for impact.
You will demonstrate:
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in relation to consumer rights and law reform
In‐depth experience guiding and developing senior leaders to achieve organisational objectives
Outstanding relationship building skills
Thoughtful change leadership and proven ability to positively influence
Previous success working effectively with a Board to ensure strong governance and strategic alignment
Proven capability representing an organisation at senior levels across government & media
Skills to navigate complex funding environments with confidence and accountability
Capability in overseeing fundraising and driving sustainable revenue growth
NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with.
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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📌 Chief Executive Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Ngo Recruitment
📍 New South Wales