Travel. Empower. Create Lasting Change Across Cape York.

Imagine a career where every journey leads to meaningful change.

At Cape York Solutions, we're looking for an experienced Financial Counsellor who is passionate about empowering people, building capability and making a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across Cape York.

Based in Cairns, you'll spend around two weeks each month travelling to remote Cape York communities, working alongside local people to help them overcome financial challenges, strengthen financial capability and build brighter futures.

This isn't just another financial counselling role—it's an opportunity to become part of a movement.

Join the Cape York Agenda

Everything we do is guided by The Cape York Agenda—a vision created by and for the people of Cape York that empowers people to choose a life they have reason to value by working with communities to:

• Restore social and cultural norms
• Build capability
• Deliver opportunity

For more than 20 years, Cape York Solutions has partnered with communities to deliver lasting change through education, employment, health, financial capability, language and culture. Our work is built on relationships, respect and community leadership.

Why You'll Love This Role

Every week is different.

One week you could be helping a family navigate financial hardship, advocating with creditors and developing practical solutions. The next, you'll be sitting with community members delivering financial capability workshops, mentoring local staff or travelling through some of Australia's most spectacular and culturally rich landscapes.

You'll build trusted relationships, support community-led outcomes and see first-hand the difference your work makes.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Financial Counsellor, you'll:

• Provide confidential financial counselling, advocacy and practical support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
• Assist clients with debt management, budgeting, fines, loans, utilities, taxation, child support and other financial matters.
• Negotiate with creditors and advocate on behalf of clients to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Deliver financial capability education and community-based workshops.
• Mentor Opportunity Hub staff and build capability in financial counselling practices.
• Work collaboratively with local communities, stakeholders and service providers to improve access to support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reporting and quality service delivery.

What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who thrives on building relationships, solving complex problems and working alongside communities to create meaningful outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
• Membership (or eligibility) with the Financial Counsellors Association of Queensland (FCQ)
• Experience delivering financial counselling and community education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience mentoring or coaching others
• Current Driver Licence
• Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• National Police Check

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and supporting community-led empowerment.

What's in It for You?

Make a Real Difference

Help individuals and families build financial confidence, resilience and independence.

Travel Across Cape York

Experience the incredible landscapes, rich cultures and unique communities of Far North Queensland while making a tangible impact.

Salary Packaging Benefits

Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging, including:

• Up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging
• Additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment

Supportive Team Culture

You'll join a passionate team committed to collaboration, innovation and community empowerment.

Plus you'll have access to:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work with genuine purpose
• Opportunities to build lasting relationships across Cape York communities

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you want a career that combines professional challenge, adventure and the opportunity to create lasting impact—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help empower the people of Cape York to choose a life they have reason to value.

For further information, please contact Alicia Nas on (07) 4046 0600.

Cape York Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.