Microfinance Officer - Microfinance Programs (Port Pirie …, Port Pirie Regional Council

About Us We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers. About the Position Position Location: Port Pirie Position Status: Part Time FTE 0.6 Closing Date for Applications: 07th June 2026 The Microfinance Program aims to deliver a quality service that enables people on low income to access no interest loans. As the Microfinance Officer you will perform a broad range of administrative tasks to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service to loan applicants, suppliers and stakeholders. You will ensure all quality assurance and compliance measures are met as required by Uniting Country SA. This is an ideal opportunity if you are currently unemployed and/or returning from a career break. Responsibilities
- Provide regular No Interest Loans appointments for applicants.
- Manage key administrative tasks that support high-quality service delivery.
- Ensure all quality assurance and compliance requirements are met in line with Uniting Country SA standards.
- Promote UCSA's Microfinance products.
- Have a high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Essential Qualifications
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Relevant experience in a paid or voluntary capacity. Desirable Qualifications
- A Certificate IV or above in a Human Services related discipline. Why Join Us
- Adaptable working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
- A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
- A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
- Ongoing support and career development opportunities. We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you. We are honoured to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity. Legal All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it. For any questions concerning this position and/or salary range, please contact Katie Sedunary on . Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, or . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw8pe