We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lending Specialist to join our Cairns City branch in the Far North.

About the Role
As an experienced Lending Specialist, you will be energetic and driven to identify opportunities to build our business through interactions with existing and new members within our branches and within the local community.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

initiating quality conversations with members to determine their goals and aspirations
providing exceptional service to members and structuring deals according to our member’s needs and objectives;
undertaking lending appointments and completing applications from start through to post settlement
retaining existing members by offering appropriate financial solutions that add value
providing coaching to developing Lenders
contacting prospective members referred by our direct channel
developing a network of business referral partners to build the business organically
supporting the region which includes branches in Cairns, Atherton and Weipa.

This is a fulltime salaried position, working a minimum 38 hours per week.

About You
To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate:

Strong banking knowledge with an understanding of financial analysis and credit standards
Mortgage & SME lending experience
The ability to identify opportunities and build strong relationships to grow our business
A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation,



time management skills and conflict resolution
High attention to detail including compliance and data integrity

About Us
Put simply, we are a bank that has a distinct purpose of helping Queenslanders live better lives through better finances.

Queensland Country have been certified as a Great Place to Work and with over 50 years in business, we continue to shape a phenomenal culture through having our values at the core of what we do. You instantly feel the passion, comradery, and optimism from everyone and can see just how much fun we have as we work together to grow a stronger business and deliver for our Members.

Our Benefits

Work life balance and flexible working options
Birthday Leave
Community Volunteer Leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to our Wellness Program
Discounts on your Banking and Health Insurance products
Cultural lunches and social clubs
Excellent training and development opportunities

How to Apply
To apply for this role please follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 5pm.
To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or Current Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. If you do have any questions or require other information please contact Hayley on 07 4412 3730.
If you are successful for a role with Queensland Country Bank, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history check and pre-employment credit history check.

*Queensland Country Bank limited ABN 77 087 651 027 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 244 533.*

📌 Lending Specialist - Cairns City
🏢 Queensland Country Bank
📍 Cairns City