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Ombudsman, Banking and Finance (Small Business & Transactions)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Senior+
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Ombudsman, Banking and Finance (Small Business & Transactions)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Senior+
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Full-time, Contract
Flexible work options, Gender affirmation leave, Women's health leave, Bonus paid time off, Inclusive leave options
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Review and investigate complex complaints from consumers and small businesses regarding financial services. Produce clear written communications and apply industry codes and legal principles to resolve disputes fairly.
Requirements
Requires demonstrated knowledge or experience in financial planning and the financial services industry. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment.
Full job description
Company Description
Fairness feels good
Make a real impact at AFCA. Where fairness drives every decision. Help us deliver world-class, independent complaints resolution for Australians. As a not-for-profit and progressive financial ombudsman, we’re championing positive change. Achieving our purpose takes progressive thinking, accountability and resilience. At AFCA, our inclusive leadership values every voice. We offer our people flexible work options, thoughtful benefits and opportunities to deepen expertise. Flourish in a diverse, caring culture. Feel the difference of belonging to an organisation intentionally designed to put people first.
Job Description
We have fantastic opportunities for passionate Senior Dispute Resolution Specialists to be part of an exciting project-based role within our Investments and Advice team.
We’re looking for candidates who will commit to the full duration of the 24 month project. As we expand our team to deliver a significant body of work, your dedication and expertise will be key to our success.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to several firm response initiatives, helping to ensure financial fairness and deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Review complex complaints from consumers and small businesses that have not been resolved directly with the financial firm.
Work with customers to gather information and understand the core issues.
Determine key issues, investigate further where necessary, and produce clear written communications in plain English.
Apply a sound understanding of financial planning along with the AFCA complaint resolution criteria, including relevant legal principles, industry codes, best practices, and previous AFCA decisions, to resolve financial complaints fairly and efficiently.
Commitment & Requirements
This role requires full commitment for the duration of the project, please do not apply if you are unable to see the project through to completion.
Financial Planning experience
Dispute resolution experience is desirable.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Join us in this impactful project and be part of a dedicated team driving fair financial outcomes!
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in financial planning
Demonstrated experience in the financial services industry, preferably investments or in legal services
Ability to investigate and identify gaps in information to seek appropriate information needed to form a view
Strong verbal and written communication skills to break down complex information
Excellent organisational skills that enable you to work across multiple activities ensuring matters are progressing
Resilience and empathy to have difficult conversations
Additional Information
Gold AWEI Accreditation 2025 – Recognised for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Accredited Family Friendly Workplace – Supporting work-life balance and inclusivity.
Hybrid working – Flexible arrangements with two days a week in our modern offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing.
Additional and inclusive leave options – Flexible public holidays, gender affirmation leave, women’s health leave, and bonus paid time off over the end of year holiday period.
To apply
If you’re passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single criterion.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process, please reach out to our team at [email protected].
We believe fairness starts with people. That’s why we don’t use AI or automated tools to screen candidates. As a result, our processes may take a little longer, and we thank you for your patience.
About AFCA
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) was established in 2018 as a private not-for-profit ombudsman service providing free, fair and independent help with financial disputes. The original team has grown to over 1600 dedicated professionals. Since 2018, AFCA has received more than 634,000 complaints, helping to secure $2.1 billion in compensation for consumers.
AFCA is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.
We provide consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Melbourne, Victoria
LinkedIn followers
34,506
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is the one-stop-shop for consumers and small businesses with a complaint about banking, credit, insurance, superannuation, investments and advice. We provide fair, independent and effective solutions for financial disputes.
Established in 2018, AFCA is Australia’s only ombudsman service for the financial services sector. We work with consumers, small businesses, industry, regulators and Government, to raise standards and reduce financial disputes through innovative solutions, education and communication. We deliver to the Australian community services that are easy to use, free for complainants, efficient, timely and impartial.
AFCA’s diverse workforce is made up of more than 1600 team members from across Victoria and New South Wales, with expertise in dispute resolution, finance, insurance and superannuation. Our people are driven by our values to be fair and independent, transparent and accountable, honest and respectful and proactive and customer focused.
We’re passionate about fairness and delivering a trusted and ethical service and excellent customer experience . Our culture and workplace reflects the diversity of those we serve. We share a vision to be a world class ombudsman service: raising standards and minimising disputes; meeting diverse community needs, and trusted by all.
AFCA considers complaints that previously would have been handled by the Financial Ombudsman Service, the Credit Investments Ombudsman and the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal.
Follow us for latest news, updates and to find out more about the work we do.
Offices: GPO Box 3, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, AU
alternative dispute resolutionlegalcase managementinsurancebankingsuperanuationand investments and adviceService IndustryNon ProfitFinancial Services
We provide consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Melbourne, Victoria
LinkedIn followers
34,506
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is the one-stop-shop for consumers and small businesses with a complaint about banking, credit, insurance, superannuation, investments and advice. We provide fair, independent and effective solutions for financial disputes.
Established in 2018, AFCA is Australia’s only ombudsman service for the financial services sector. We work with consumers, small businesses, industry, regulators and Government, to raise standards and reduce financial disputes through innovative solutions, education and communication. We deliver to the Australian community services that are easy to use, free for complainants, efficient, timely and impartial.
AFCA’s diverse workforce is made up of more than 1600 team members from across Victoria and New South Wales, with expertise in dispute resolution, finance, insurance and superannuation. Our people are driven by our values to be fair and independent, transparent and accountable, honest and respectful and proactive and customer focused.
We’re passionate about fairness and delivering a trusted and ethical service and excellent customer experience . Our culture and workplace reflects the diversity of those we serve. We share a vision to be a world class ombudsman service: raising standards and minimising disputes; meeting diverse community needs, and trusted by all.
AFCA considers complaints that previously would have been handled by the Financial Ombudsman Service, the Credit Investments Ombudsman and the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal.
Follow us for latest news, updates and to find out more about the work we do.
Offices: GPO Box 3, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, AU
alternative dispute resolutionlegalcase managementinsurancebankingsuperanuationand investments and adviceService IndustryNon ProfitFinancial Services