Chief Executive Officer

• Drive strategic vision and advocacy for consumer protection and law reform
• Lead an organisation driving change for people experiencing financial hardship
• Central Sydney, Surry Hills | Generous salary, packaging and additional leave

The Organisation

Financial Rights Legal Centre believes everyone deserves fairness, dignity and control over their financial future. As a specialist community legal centre, Financial Rights stand 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 collaborative, 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

If you are motivated to lead an organisation that makes a tangible difference every day, shaping systems and policies that create a more just and equitable society, please submit your CV and covering letter or contact Judith Marks or Louise Furlong at NGO Recruitment on (02) 8243 0570 for a confidential discussion. To request a full information package please email: officeadministrator@ngorecruitment.com (no applications here please).

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.