Area Manager - Ipswich

Queensland Country Bank; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Discounts on banking & health ins.

Social clubs

Training & development

Job summary

Queensland Country Bank in Ipswich is seeking an Area Manager to lead our Riverlink and Booval branches, driving growth and delivering tailored lending solutions. You will mentor teams, strengthen community ties and shape strategic business development across the region.

This is a full-time role with a 38-hour week and flexibility to work outside hours as needed. With strong leadership, lending expertise, and a focus on member service, you will help our members achieve their financial goals.

Qualifications

• Strong business development skills with established Ipswich relationships.
• Extensive lending experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to behaviours, values and community involvement.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication, including negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth across Ipswich Riverlink and Booval branches.
• Mentor lending team in best practice approaches.
• Develop strategic business initiatives and expand member base.
• Build strong community relationships and provide tailored financial solutions.

Skills

Business development

Lending

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Community involvement

Job description

• Competitive pay plus extensive perks and employee discounts.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your credit administration skills
• Join a supportive team culture

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and self-motivated people leader with strong business development and lending expertise to join us as Area Manager for our Ipswich region.

In this pivotal role, you will showcase your leadership capabilities and play a key role in driving growth across our Riverlink and Booval branches. Leveraging your deep industry knowledge and proven track record in lending, you will be responsible for delivering strategic business development initiatives, expanding our member base, and building strong relationships within the community.

Your financial acumen and lending expertise will be critical in identifying new opportunities, mentoring your team in best practice lending strategies, and ensuring our members receive exceptional service and tailored financial solutions.

This is a full-time, based on a 38-hour working week, Monday to Friday, however the successful applicant must be prepared to work outside of these hours if required.

About You

• Ability to showcase your strong business development skills with established relationships in the Ipswich community
• Strong lending experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Personal commitment to and visible role modelling of the organisation’s behaviours and values
• A willingness and passion to get involved in the local community
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation, time management and conflict resolution

About Us

Put simply, we are a bank that has a distinct purpose of helping Queenslanders live better lives through better finances.

Queensland Country have been certified as a Great Place to Work and with over 55 years in business, we continue to shape a phenomenal culture through having our values at the core of what we do. You instantly feel the passion, comradery, and optimism from everyone and can see just how much fun we have as we work together to grow a stronger business and deliver for our Members.

• Work life balance and flexible working options
• Community Volunteer Leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to our Wellness Program
• Discounts on your Banking and Health Insurance products
• Cultural lunches and social clubs
• Excellent training and development opportunities

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. If you do have any questions or require other information please contact Alanna on 4412 3769.

If you are successful for a role with Queensland Country Bank, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history check and pre-employment credit history check.

*Queensland Country Bank limited ABN 77 087 651 027 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 244 533.*