Company Profile

Company overview

Website

Good Shepherd Microfinance

Industry

Banking & Credit

Primary location

Level 11, 350 Queen Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Naarm, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Country

Good Shepherd Microfinance is a world leader in financial inclusion products, services and advisory. We offer fair and affordable financial programs to people on low incomes and advisory services for governments, businesses and other organisations.Our flagship programs include:• No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)• StepUP low interest loan• AddsUP matched savings plan• Good Money community finance stores• Good InsuranceAt the core of our organisation are our values and a culture that invests strongly in professional development, workplace flexibility and employee well-being. In 2016, we were ranked in the top 10 most innovative not-for-profits in Australia. Our engagement scores are some of the highest nationally and women make up 71% of management roles. Remuneration includes additional paid leave at Christmas and Easter and generous salary packaging.Good Shepherd Microfinance is part of the Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand network which was established by the Good Shepherd Sisters.

Reviews overview

3.76 ratings in total

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67%

Rate salary as high or average

83%

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What’s it like working at Good Shepherd Microfinance?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at Good Shepherd Microfinance appreciate having a sense of purpose in their work and resonate with the organisation's guiding principles and values. The organisational culture and colleagues are viewed positively, and work/life balance is considered a positive aspect.

However, there are some potential challenges. Rapid growth in a short period caused internal issues. There are some management concerns noted. As is common in the non-profit sector, there is a lack of money and resources. Some employees feel torn between too many responsibilities in an emotionally charged environment. While employees appreciate the values, there is a perception that skills may not always match the values.

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Recent reviews

5.0

Quality Assurance Officer

Jul 2022

3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

This was my favorite workplace by far!

The good thingsThe guiding principles of this organization are fantastic and are ones that I hope to retain throughout my working life.

The challengesThere was a lot of growth in a short period of time that caused some challenges within the organisation.

4.0

Manager

Mar 2020

I had a great time, but prospects for career progression and development are lower than big corporates.

The good things- My manager - Culture - Work/life balance

The challenges- Management - Politics/funding

2.0

Client Services Officer

Oct 2019

Employees are worked too hard. Stress frequently overflows.

The good thingsThe clients were interesting and friendly, even when challenging.

The challengesTorn between too many responsibilities in an emotionally charged environment.

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