Job Description

Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association Inc – Springwood QLD

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The Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association (LECNA) in Springwood is hiring a part-time NILS Microfinance Administrator, offering 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) under the SCHADS Award. The role involves managing No Interest Loans, assessing client budgets, and supporting vulnerable locals.

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Position Title: NILS (No Interest Loans) Microfinance Administrator

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Location: Springwood, QLD 4127 (Cnr Cinderella Dr and Vanessa Blvd)

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Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week (contract)

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Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award

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Role and Duties

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- Determine eligibility, conduct loan interviews, ascertain financial needs andexplore microfinance;
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- Respond to phone and walk in enquiries
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- Provide assisted referrals to financial counsellors and/or institutions as required;
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- Undertake the data entry and overall administration tasks associated with the maintenance of the position, programs and services;
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- Work with programs and databases associated with the program;
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- Provide support to Loans Provider;
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- In consultation with the Managers, further develop loans programs;
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- Actively participate, and contribute to the delivery of quality client services in line with the vision, values and culture of Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association
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- Bank and Visa card reconciliations
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- Internal monthly audits
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Professional accountabilities

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Manage own role and responsibilities in a diverse work environment.
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- 2. Participate in regular team meetings, performance planning reviews, and individual supervision of work plans and practices.
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- 3. Participate in Loan team meetings to advance the performance of the LECNA loans program.
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- 4. Pursue new skills and knowledge for personal and organisation development.
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- 5. Contribute to the development of the Agency through participation in Agency wide planning and review process, staff meetings and other activities as required.
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- 6. Contribute to the LECNA ethos which may include participation in events, supporting organisation administration tasks, engaging with the local community.
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- 7. Communicate appropriately in a range of contexts.
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EMPLOYMENT

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The Microfinance Administrator is employed by LECNA and reports to the Manager. Current Blue Card, Police check required for this role.

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Selection Criteria

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- 1. Relevant qualifications or experience in administration, finance, business, banking and/or the community services sector.
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- 2. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
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- 3. High level computer literacy including experience with databases and reporting software, with experience in the use of MyNILS app highly regarded.
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- 5. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of social justice.
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- 6. An understanding of, or ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of groups of people in society who may be more likely to experience poverty and financial exclusion.
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📌 NILS Microfinance Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association
📍 Queensland