At Companion we offer competitive salaries, attractive employment conditions, and a variety of challenging career opportunities in locations throughout the Hunter, Upper Hunter and Gunnedah regions.

We strive to be an employer of choice. We understand that it is important to provide an atmosphere where individuals can strive to perform to their full potential. In order to achieve this we encourage a positive learning culture through comprehensive training and career development initiatives.

If you are interested in a rewarding career with Companion Credit Union, check out our current vacancies and send in your resume  

** We currently have job vacancies, applications close the 9th October 2009**

September 30th, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I read a great article from Money Magazine (September 2009) by Maria Bekiaris about Credit Union Myths and I thought it would be great to share a summary of this with you;

Myth 1- I have to be a member of a particular group to join
Although a few credit unions are still ‘bonded’ meaning they are only open to certain people working in a certain industry or for a particular employer, most credit unions and building societies are open to everyone. If you do join a credit union you’ll have to buy a ‘share’ that will set you back somewhere between $2 and $10. If you leave the credit union you’ll get this back. Mutual building societies on the toher hand generally done ask you to buy a share.

Myth 2- The products are not as good as the banks
Whether you want a home loan, transaction account, personal loan, credit card or savings account, chances are a credit union will have something to suit your needs and often they’ll pay a better rate or charge lower or fewer fees.

Myth 3- They’re not as safe as banks
All credit unions meet the same high standards as banks and are covered by the same protections. Credit Unions and Building societies are governed by APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) and therefore follow all the same rules and regulations as other authorised deposit taking institutions (ADI’s) such as banks.

Myth 4- Its too tough to access my money
You can definitely cross this one off your list! The combined rediATM and NAB ATM network is over 3,100 ATM’s nationally.

Myth 5- Switching is too hard
One reason many of us stay with our current institution is that it seems too much of a hassle to change. This is especially the case when it comes to transaction accounts- particularly if you have direct debits or periodic payments coming out of the account. The good news is the government has introduced measures that are intended to make it easier to switch from one institution to the other, and both the institution you are leaving and the one you are moving too have to help you.

There are 117 credit unions and 8 building societies across Australia- so there are lots to choose from!

September 8th, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

From today, 1 September 2009, Companion  members will be able to use National Australia Bank (NAB) ATMs without incurring a direct charge fee! 

Therefore, from Tuesday, member withdrawals at a NAB rediATM will not incur a direct charge but will be charged through the monthly fee run at $1.00 each. 

NAB and rediATM have joined forces to create one of Australia’s largest ATM networks.  This means that Companion members will have access to over 3,100 ATMs Australia wide direct charge free!  Approx 1,000 of those are in NSW!

So enjoy the increased access and if you are looking for your nearest rediATM check www.rediatm.com.au

September 1st, 2009 | Leave a Comment »