Please note* this role is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

First Nations Foundation is a national Indigenous-led not-for-profit organisation committed to achieving financial prosperity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through culturally relevant financial education, outreach, research, and advocacy, FNF works to bridge systemic barriers and empower Mob with the skills and confidence to make informed financial decisions on their own terms.

FNF’s Financial Wellness Outreach program has reunited $30 million with more than 2000 community members across 30 urban, regional and remote locations and continues to grow. Our proven model of Financial Fitness workshops that teach people good money habits, including how to reduce debt, budget, save and create intergenerational financial prosperity are highly sought after and creating life changing impact. We have significant partnerships across the financial services sector to ensure culturally safe and inclusive servicing of First Nations customers and wide-spread access to financial literacy education.

Over the next three years, FNF’s strategy focuses on how to reach more people, continuously improve our programs and advocate for better financial outcomes for our communities.

Paid leave over Christmas shutdown period.

Ability to work from home.

Salary packaging available.

About the role

The First Nations Corporate Lead plays a critical role in the delivery of FNF’s Culture and Money program – a cultural competency training designed to support finance sector professionals to better understand the historical and contemporary financial realities of First Nations peoples. In addition, this role will contribute to the design and development of specialist financial education content and programs in collaboration with banks, superannuation funds, insurers, and government agencies. This includes programs focused on homeownership, investing, superannuation, and accessing financial services.

This is a senior role that blends facilitation, content development, relationship management, and advocacy to support systemic change in financial services.

Throughout all aspects of your role, you will work closely with team leaders and officers within other business areas, including Youth Education, Regional and Remote Servicing, Operations, Partnerships and Impact & Fundraising teams. This role will report to the Managing Director.

Duties & responsibilities (Included, but not limited to):

Corporate Training Delivery

Facilitate in-person and online sessions of FNF’s Culture and Money program to a range of financial services organisations and government agencies.

Create a culturally safe and engaging learning environment, drawing on lived experience, professional knowledge, and FNF’s core training materials.

Tailor training content and delivery style to meet audience needs while remaining grounded in First Nations perspectives.

Program Design & Content Development

Collaborate with FNF staff and partner organisations to co-design and refine education programs on topics including homeownership, financial planning, superannuation, and insurance.

Contribute to the creation of culturally appropriate learning resources, workshop materials, and digital content.

Ensure education materials are aligned with adult learning principles and Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders in banking, superannuation, insurance, and government.

Provide advisory including RAP Committee engagement and support with specific financial services projects to the sector.

Represent FNF in meetings, workshops, and sector forums, promoting the importance of cultural competency and inclusive financial education.

Provide advice and insights on emerging issues and opportunities to improve financial inclusion outcomes for First Nations peoples.

Program Evaluation & Reporting

Oversee the collection of participant feedback for your programs and contribute to evaluation and impact reporting in line with FNF’s existing Outcomes Framework.

Work with the Executive team to identify opportunities to improve program delivery and increase reach across the financial services sector.

Other duties

As required, support the delivery of other key initiatives such as FNF’s outreach events, community engagements, research, and stakeholder meetings.

Attend conferences, workshops and events to speak on behalf of FNF in the line with the leadership and advocacy plan.

Contribute to FNF’s strategic planning

Experience, Skills and Attributes:

Essential:

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Proven experience as a facilitator or trainer, preferably with corporate, government, or cross-cultural audiences.

Strong understanding of the financial barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Knowledge of and prior experience working in the financial services sector or public policy environment.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise multiple competing tasks and stakeholders in a high pressure environment.

Autonomy and Organisation Skills: Ability to work autonomously is paramount. You will receive guidance and support but will need to independently plan and prioritise your day-to-day work plans.

Experience developing learning content or delivering training in a professional setting.

Excellent inter-personal skills to engage, negotiate, facilitate and liaise with community, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to travel interstate as required.

Desirable:

Experience in instructional design or adult education.

Experience in identifying training needs and analysing gaps.

Education:

Equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation, across the community development discipline.

Compliance:

As this is primarily a work from home/remote working role, you will need to have access to a safe and confidential workspace and have a reliable internet connection.

Special Measures

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT), s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), s 8(4) Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT), s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), ss 25 & 26 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas).

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Application Instructions:

Please include your Cover Letter and Resume when you apply.

In you cover letter please include:

How many years experience do you have in the financial services sector?

How many years of experience do you have facilitating education programs?

How many years of partnership management experience do you have?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?