Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
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Req ID: 83660
Deliver life-changing financial support for clients affected by domestic violence.
Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary range $113,574 - $125,720 pa
Full-time temporary up to 30 June 2028 with possibility of extension or ongoing conversion
About Legal Aid NSW
We stand beside people when they need it most.
At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.
Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.
In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to join Legal Aid NSW’s Domestic Violence Unit (DVU), a specialist, interdisciplinary team supporting clients experiencing domestic and family violence.
As a Senior Financial Counsellor, you will deliver trauma-informed financial counselling to clients facing complex financial abuse, while also mentoring and supporting other financial counsellors to build capability across the organisation. You will work closely with lawyers, caseworkers and other professionals to provide coordinated, client-centred support that helps people regain financial stability and independence.
This role combines direct client impact with leadership, giving you the opportunity to guide best practice, support complex casework, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for vulnerable communities.
About You
You are an experienced financial counsellor who:
Has worked with clients affected by family violence and financial abuse
Supports clients with complex financial issues (e.g. coercive control, debt) and helps them build independence
Can mentor and guide other financial counsellors on complex cases
Shows resilience and empathy when supporting clients in distress, and helps others build these skills
Works well in a team and supports the Team Leader on financial abuse matters
You Belong Here
Here, every role has purpose.
Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.
We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.
Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW
As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:
Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.
Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing – with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.
Essential Requirements
Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing roles) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary roles)
Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
Have 5 years’ minimum relevant experience
Have Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) and the Diploma of Financial Counselling
Have Accreditation with Financial Counsellors’ Associate of NSW INC
Meet the requirements to be a Professional Supervisor as set out in the National Standards For
Supervision adopted by the Australian State and Territory Financial Counselling Associations
Have demonstrated experience working as a financial counsellor
Hold valid NSW driver's license
Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.
We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.
Please provide:
A current resume (up to 5 pages)
A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing two target questions:
Target Question 1: Briefly describe your experience providing financial counselling and supporting clients affected by family violence or financial abuse, including complex debt situations.
Target Question 2: Provide an example of how you’ve shared expertise or mentored colleagues in financial counselling (outside a formal leadership role).
You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.
We’re here to help
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.
For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact
Paige Gill at
[email protected] and (02) 9219 5522.
For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.
For role specific enquiries, contact Amanda Gale, Team Leader Allied Professional Services at
[email protected] or (02) 9213 5230
For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via
[email protected].
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.
For guidance on preparing for interviews, explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
