No Interest Loan Scheme Administration Assistant - Membership and Special Works

Make a real difference
Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

Location

Geelong

Work type

Part-time, Ongoing – 12 hours per week across 3 days (Fridays essential)

Hourly rate

Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package

Working model

On-Site

About the role
For many people, paying for essential goods and services is a struggle. Without a fridge you can’t store fresh food, without a computer kids can be left behind at school. The Vinnies No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) team provides small loans with no interest or charges to allow people on low/limited incomes to purchase essential goods and services
For many people, paying for essential goods and services is a struggle. Without a fridge you can’t store fresh food, without a computer kids can be left behind at school. Vinnies NILs provides a safe, fair and affordable credit alternative.
Reporting to the NILs Coordinator, the Vinnies NILs Administration Assistant will support the delivery of exceptional services of Vinnies NILs in provision of small loans with no interest or charges to allow people on low/limited incomes to purchase essential goods and services.
This position is pivotal to providing a strong base for the successful operation of the Society’s NILs Program. The Vinnies NILs Administration Assistant will assist the NILs Coordinator in managing the operations of the NILs Program for the organisation under the guidance and management of the Senior Operations Manager – Special Works and the Chair of Vinnies NILs Program.

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About you
If you are a brilliant communicator with excellent administration and numeracy skills and possess a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of others, we would love you to read on…
More specifically you will have:

Certificate IV or Tertiary Qualification in finance, accounting or bookkeeping (desirable)
Well-developed administrative skills
Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing financial reporting and reconciliations
Well-developed analytical and numeracy skills
Experience in training and upskilling
Demonstrable skills in marketing and promotion
Strong written and verbal communication skills

What You’ll Bring

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft suite of products and ability to use custom software
Experience with a loan management or financial system would be advantageous
Good time management and ability to work without supervision
Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with volunteers as well as key stakeholders
Good facilitation, problem solving and negotiation skills
Demonstrated experience in marketing and promotion – including social media
Ability to critically review and develop processes
Understanding of client confidentiality

Why join Vinnies?

Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day

About us
For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.
The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.

Want to know more?

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How to apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit:

Your CV
A short cover letter outlining your suitability

Applications close: 2nd October 2026
Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important information

Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
We are committed to child safety
We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds

No agencies please.

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