Risks mounting in Australia’s road transport sector: One in 12 operators close in past 12 months
26 November 2025
The resilience of the Australian road transport sector is currently being tested like never before. After suppressed insolvency rates during the COVID-19 support period, business failures have accelerated across FY26 with one in 12 businesses (8.46%) closing in the past 12 months.
Tranche 2, KYC/AML and Onboarding: What Credit Managers Can Do Now
25 November 2025
Neill Borg MICM from Credisense shares his learnings from hosting the AICM Webinar: Know Your Customer & Anti Money Laundering Best Practice: Strengthening Credit Risk and Fraud Prevention
It’s time to rethink the risk: What the data really says about BNPL customers
25 November 2025
Buy Now Pay Later’s (BNPL) moment in the sun is not over, on the contrary in fact. Klarna’s debut on the New York stock exchange saw the Swedish firm’s share price surge more than 30 per cent and since BNPL regulation came into effect in Australia back in June, we’ve seen a fivefold increase in weekly new to bureau BNPL enquiries.
Business Loans Are Up, but So Are Late Payments and Credit Shopping
28 October 2025
While credit demand remains strong, particularly in the business loan sector, a closer look at the data reveals underlying strains that are impacting cash flow and creditworthiness.
Upcoming Changes to Australia’s AML/CTF Regime: What Businesses Need to Know
18 September 2025
The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (Amendment Act) received royal assent on 10 December 2024. The Amendment Act constitutes the most significant overhaul to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime since its introduction in 2006.
Rising Unsecured Credit Demand and a Surge in Delinquent Account Values
17 September 2025
The Equifax Q2 2025 Consumer Credit Report shows that unsecured credit demand is continuing its upward trend, while secured credit demand grew at a more modest pace, driven by a steady 4.9% increase in mortgage applications.
AICM Webinar - Legal Insights: Are you and your credit team prepared for 2026?
10 December 2025
Join us on Wednesday 10 December 2025 for an essential legal update tailored for credit professionals. Four expert speakers from Turks will unpack the most significant legal developments of 2025 and what they mean for your business in 2026.
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.
Credit toolboxes are a unique opportunity to learn and refresh on the fundamentals of credit management from credit professionals with extensive real world experience.
Identify and manage individuals experiencing hardship
24 February 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.
This course covers the content for the unit of competency FNSCRD415 - Manage overdue customer accounts which forms part of the FNS40122 Certificate IV in Credit Management qualification.
Company Description
Oakbridge Lawyers Pty Ltd is a legal firm specialising in debt recovery, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Guided by strong values, ethics, and integrity, the firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and going the extra mile to achieve successful outcomes for its clients. By leveraging the latest technology and prioritising positive and rewarding client relationships, Oakbridge Lawyers ensures holistic solutions for every matter. The firm's commitment to treating clients with respect and care sets it apart in the legal industry.
Role Description
This is a full-time, Associate role located in Sydney, NSW (with Hybrid work on offer 2 days WFH). The Associate will assist with legal matters related to debt recovery, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, providing advice, managing cases, and appearing in court as required. The role also involves client relationship management, settling work for junior solicitors/paralegals, ensuring high-quality service, and maintaining effective communication with clients and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
Ideally 3 years+ PQE in commercial debt recovery and insolvency matters
Proficiency in legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management
Strong client relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Law degree and admission as a legal practitioner in New South Wales
Experience using legal management software and advanced technology tools is an advantage
A commitment to ethical practices, integrity, and a client-centric approach
Debt Recovery Officer
Applications close: 31 December 2025
We are seeking a full time Debt Management Officer with proven experience in debt management and a strong ability to interpret financial information. The role requires confidence in reading financial statements and account ledgers, along with sound written communication skills.
You will be responsible for managing a high volume of daily activity, including approximately 30 to 50 phone calls to debtors and 100 to 150 emails. The position also involves preparing accurate monthly reports for debt recovery agents and lawyers.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and provide effective leadership to staff.
This is a solid opportunity for someone with a credit, collections or debt recovery background looking to step into a stable and well-structured role.
AICM-Maxima Credit Traineeships
Applications close: 31 July 2026
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.
Rare Adelaide based role.
Our client is an Australian owned manufacturer and marketer of quality products, recently named in the Top 20 South Australian Companies in the SA Business Index.
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