Mixed signals in credit risk and why the headline numbers only tell part of the story
12 August 2026
Australia’s credit environment is showing signs of resilience, but beneath the surface, pressure is shifting across households, product types and business sectors.
In this recent TurkAlert, Turks Partner David McCrostie examines a Victorian Supreme Court decision that provides useful guidance on how courts assess solvency in practice, including the impact of related-party funding arrangements and the importance of examining the commercial realities of a company's financial position.
The decision offers relevant insights for credit professionals, financiers and insolvency practitioners assessing financial distress and solvency risk.
Australia and the UK Unite: AICM and CICM Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding at FECMA
29 July 2026
Two of the world's leading credit management professional bodies formalise a partnership built over two decades, establishing mutual knowledge access and a pathway to qualification recognition.
The Most Valuable Use of AI in Collections Isn’t Faster Recovery. It’s Earlier Hardship.
22 July 2026
Most of the conversation about AI in collections is about efficiency. Faster contact, smarter prioritisation, lower cost to collect. All of which matter. But hardship is the part of the conversation that is not getting enough attention.
As credit teams race to adopt AI under genuine economic pressure, a simpler, proven intervention sits ready and largely unused. What Australia and Europe can learn from each other on eInvoicing.
What hardship data can reveal about consumer financial stress and recovery patterns
16 July 2026
Commercial credit risk is not always distributed evenly across the economy. Aggregate measures are useful in indicating whether overall conditions are improving or deteriorating, but they don’t always reveal where pressure may be accumulating first.
Ready for What's Next: Building Leadership Continuity - Breakfast
16 September 2026
Strong credit teams are not built by chance. They are created through deliberate talent planning, leadership development, and a clear succession strategy.
The Certified Credit Executive program is an award recognising current knowledge and practice in the credit industry and is the AICM’s commitment to maintaining professional excellence in the field of credit management.
Develop, implement and monitor policy and procedure
22 September 2026
This course covers the content for the unit of competency FNSORG512 - Develop, implement and monitor policy and procedures which forms part of the FNS51522 Diploma of Credit Management qualification.
Stay ahead of the curve with this must-attend online event for all credit professionals, whether you're heading to the National Conference or simply want to stay informed about the latest solutions shaping our industry.
This course has been developed to provide a sound foundation for the operation of trusts from the viewpoint of a credit provider and built around certain due diligence points when extending credit and trading with trusts. It will provide detailed information on understanding the reasons behind why a trust would be created and in what circumstances would be suitable to have a trust structure in place.
In this session we will cover the basic understanding required in the credit arena from the approval of the application form through to the maintenance of the account, along with the identification of a possible doubtful or bad debt.
Identify and manage individuals experiencing hardship
24 November 2026
This course covers the content for the unit of competency FNSMCA413 - Identify and manage individuals experiencing hardship which forms part of your studies for the FNS40122 Certificate IV in Credit Management and Certificate III in Mercantile Agents qualification.
This course has been developed to provide a sound foundation for the operation of trusts from the viewpoint of a credit provider and built around certain due diligence points when extending credit and trading with trusts. It will provide detailed information on understanding the reasons behind why a trust would be created and in what circumstances would be suitable to have a trust structure in place.
Role Type:
Accounting & Commercial
Advertising Ends:
09-Oct-2026
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Location:
Melbourne & Southern Victoria
About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy:
Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Australia operate 8 manufacturing sites producing well-loved brands including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, and Western Star.
Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.
The AICM Job board is the place to find experienced credit professionals to join your team but if you're looking for the next generation who aren’t aware of what a great career credit is yet our Traineeship program in collaboration with Maxima could be an efficient way to find new talent and upskill them with AICM training.
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