Lending Manager - Perth

Teachers Mutual Bank; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Lending Manager to guide members through home lending from initial enquiry to settlement and beyond. You will build trusted relationships, provide tailored lending solutions and ensure compliance with responsible lending obligations.

The role sits in the Lending Solutions Team, focusing on complex scenarios, proactive communication, and delivering exceptional member experiences within a purpose-led, member-owned bank.

Qualifications

• RG146 accreditation required.
• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking.
• Minimum two years lending experience.
• Experience conducting lending assessments and managing loan applications.
• Strong knowledge of responsible lending and credit assessment principles.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage home lending applications end-to-end from enquiry through settlement.
• Build trusted member relationships through proactive communication and guidance.
• Complete detailed financial assessments and prepare lending recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to support members with complementary products and services.
• Ensure lending activities meet responsible lending obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver exceptional service while meeting performance, quality and service benchmarks.

Skills

RG146

Finance Cert IV

Lending experience

Lending assessments

Credit principles

Organisation

Communication

Member service

Education

Cert IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Job description

Help members achieve some of life's biggest milestones.

For many people, a home loan is one of the most important financial decisions they'll ever make. As a Lending Manager with Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, you'll play a pivotal role in helping members navigate that journey with confidence, clarity and care.

This is an opportunity for an experienced lending professional who enjoys building trusted relationships, delivering tailored lending solutions and creating exceptional member experiences. You'll manage lending opportunities from initial conversation through to settlement and beyond, helping members achieve their financial goals while contributing to the continued growth of a purpose-led, member-owned bank.

Why this role matters

As part of the Lending Solutions Team within the First Party Lending Channel, you'll be the trusted adviser members rely on throughout their lending journey. Your expertise will help members understand their options, make informed decisions and access solutions that support their long-term financial wellbeing. You'll combine strong lending knowledge with a genuine commitment to service, ensuring every interaction is professional, compliant and member focused.

What you'll gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in members' financial lives
• A collaborative and values-led environment focused on member outcomes
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Exposure to complex lending scenarios and a broad range of member needs
• The chance to contribute to the success of a purpose-driven organisation that puts members first

What you'll do

• Manage home lending applications end-to-end, from initial enquiry through to settlement
• Build trusted member relationships through proactive communication and expert guidance
• Complete detailed financial assessments and prepare high-quality lending recommendations
• Identify opportunities to support members with complementary products and services that align with their needs
• Ensure all lending activities meet responsible lending obligations, regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Deliver exceptional service while achieving performance, quality and service benchmarks

What you'll bring

You enjoy helping people achieve their goals and take pride in delivering outstanding service. You're confident managing complex lending scenarios, balancing commercial outcomes with responsible lending principles, and building long-term member relationships.

You bring a proactive approach, strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Most importantly, you're motivated by creating positive experiences and making banking simple and accessible for members.

Essential

• FSR Tier 2 (RG146) accreditation
• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
• Minimum two years' lending experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting lending assessments and managing loan applications
• Strong knowledge of responsible lending and credit assessment principles
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences

Nice to have

• Previous experience working within a mutual bank, banking or financial services environment
• Experience supporting complex lending applications
• Strong understanding of cross-sell and member retention strategies
• Leadership or mentoring experience within a lending environment

Why TMBL

At Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, we're committed to helping our members succeed while creating positive impact in the communities we serve. We believe banking should be personal, ethical and purpose driven. If you're looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About TMBL

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is one of Australia's largest mutual banks.
For 60 years, we've been helping Australians achieve their financial goals while staying true to our purpose: banking for good.

As a 100% member-owned bank, our profits are reinvested to benefit our members, communities and the causes that matter most. Our commitment to social and environmental impact is embedded in everything we do - from the products and services we offer to the way we support our people and communities.

We're proud to be a Certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Across our five retail brands, we support more than 280,000 members, including many working in education, emergency services and healthcare — people who make a difference in communities every day.

When you join our bank, you'll become part of a values-led organisation where passion, excellence, growth and sustainability guide the way we work. Together, we're creating an inclusive culture, delivering great member experiences, and proving that banking can be a force for good.

Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd may conduct a background or reference check (or both) as part of the recruitment process. By applying you agree to cooperate fully in those procedures and understand that an offer is subject to the satisfactory outcome of those checks, at the discretion of Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd.