• Full time, 38 hours per week based in Alice Springs, ongoing subject to continued funding

• $114k per annum plus 12% super (SCHADS Level 6.2)

• Suitably qualified and experienced First Nations candidates are encouraged to apply

• NB: Remote travel to the APY Lands and remote communities in the NT is part of the role requirements, travelling two weeks per month. Trips generally leave on a Sunday and return on a Friday, and staff receive a day of TOIL in the following week.

Employee benefits

• Attractive modern office space close to cafes and transport in Alice Springs
• Remote Area Salary packaging up to $29k available depending on individual circumstances
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 5 days additional “mini-break” non-accrued leave OR two return airfares to nearest home capital city per annum
• Up to $2000 reimbursed towards relocation costs if required
• $500 wellbeing payment per annum (not cumulative)

About MoneyMob Talkabout

Are you searching for more than just a job? Picture yourself immersed in a work culture where every day brings meaningful connections and purposeful impact on a personal level. Picture being surrounded by passionate people who not only share your values but are dedicated advocates for a more inclusive and equitable society. With MoneyMob you’ll have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of those most in need, growing genuine connections, respect and capability. We’re not just another workplace – we’re a community where diversity is celebrated, where every voice is heard and valued.

Our clients are more than just clients; they’re our partners, and we treat them with the utmost respect and equality. If you’ve been yearning for a role that offers diversity, growth, and professional enrichment, this is it. Here, you’ll embark on a journey of continuous learning, where each interaction with our clients teaches us as much as we impart.

Laughter, camaraderie and support is woven into the fabric of our environment, even as we support our clients in facing some of life’s toughest challenges. We’re a team that looks out for one another, where transparency and openness flourish. And for those with a longing for the mix of open outback skies, and a vibrant buzzing community, the town of Alice awaits you, offering a remote lifestyle filled with discovery and ablaze with stars.

Join us at the heart of Australia and be part of something special. If you’re passionate about championing First Nations self-determination, embracing diversity, and empowering others, and being part of a close knit team who support each other, then come and join our team where we share one vision yet travel countless journeys.

Our Values

These values guide all aspects of our work including our service delivery, advocacy, governance and management.

COURAGE: We are committed to advocating strongly for change and creating a more just and inclusive environment.

EMPOWERMENT: We work to support First Nations people to be in control and work towards achieving independence, rights, opportunities and recognition of the inherent value of their culture and communities.

INTEGRITY: Honesty, openness, accountability, fairness and inclusiveness must be at the core of everything we do and are.

INSIGHT: Our actions and services are grounded in our organisational knowledge, evidence and ethics; the wisdom of the people, organisations and communities working alongside us; current thinking and research about what works nationally and internationally.

INNOVATION: We are a creative and agile organisation, motivated to continually improve, adapt and develop innovative solutions that add value and are valued by the communities we work with.

About You

We are seeking candidates who:

• Have maturity and life experience.
• Value integrity and have a passion for First nations self-determination in Australia.
• Are open, transparent and inclusive.
• Are life-long learners and flexible and adaptable to their environment and their client’s needs.
• Have clients’ needs at the heart of their work.
• Want to work for a specialist organisation with a strong purpose.
• Are a leader that inspires your team, keen to share your financial counselling skills to grow the capacity of your colleagues.
• Are open to new approaches, and happy to work holistically within a trauma-informed case management framework.

About the Role

The Financial Wellbeing Team Leader is an experienced financial counsellor, responsible for motivating and supporting staff to maintain a high quality, holistic financial counselling and capability service to our clients. The role provides line management to five staff ensuring they meet all contract and organisational KPIs. It has a strong focus on the professional development of the team including continuous improvement of financial counselling and capability skills, support to develop effective counselling and reflective practice techniques and identifying and advocating about systemic issues affecting our clients. The Financial Wellbeing Team Leader will manage a limited caseload of three to five clients and oversee waitlisting and allocation of clients for service.

The successful applicant should have:

• One-two years’ experience leading a small team in a not-for-profit environment
• Qualified financial counsellor with minimum 3-years post qualification experience (additional degree level community sector qualifications will be highly valued).
• Experience working in a regional or remote First Nations Community or cross-cultural environment, with people who have low levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Advanced communication skills across all domains – verbal, writing, listening and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent administrative, time management and IT skills.
• Unrestricted Drivers’ Licence and right to work in Australia.

In Your First Six Months You’ll:

• Get to know the town, organisation and team
• Undertake First Nations cultural education
• Meet clients and stakeholders
• Travel through beautiful desert country to surrounding remote communities.
• Experience desert warmth and humour

Note:

Remote work requires good psychological and physical fitness. Due to the demands of the environment, this type of work is not recommended for people who have or are experiencing significant and unresolved trauma/mental ill health, major changes in life circumstances or certain chronic illnesses.