Branch Manager | Community Bank Beechworth | VIC

Bendigobank; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Bank Beechworth is seeking a hands-on Branch Manager to lead the local team, drive growth, and strengthen community ties. You’ll shape strategic plans, coach staff, oversee lending and risk, and ensure an outstanding customer experience.

This permanent, full-time role partners with the Community Bank board, sets performance KPIs, and manages operations and compliance. Beechworth offers a vibrant community with real impact and career development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach and develop staff.
• Experience in residential/commercial lending is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance in banking.
• Ability to drive branch growth and nurture community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing competencies in your team and helping them achieve performance and career goals.
• Prioritising business performance through tracking KPIs, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Collaborating with the Community Bank board to build and maintain community relationships and be the face of the brand locally.
• Leading by example to prioritise customer experience and support branch needs.
• Accessing on‑the‑job training and learning opportunities to grow your career.

Skills

People leadership

Sales mentorship

Lending experience

Communication skills

Financial management

Risk framework

Operational efficiency

Compliance standards

Retail banking

Strategic planning

Job description

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

We’venever been ‘just a bank’.Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’.We’reunited in our beliefthat inbanking, better can be bigger, and togetherwe’remaking it happen.

Your role as Branch Manager willbe responsible forbuilding the strategic plan to gain market share for the localised area. It is an all-rounder role, with a broad range of leadership, commercial, and operational responsibilities and accountabilities.

In this dynamic and high-impact role,you’llmake your mark by:

• Coaching and developing competencies in your team. With a focus on continuous improvement,you’llproactively work with your team to help them achieve their performance and career development goals.
• Prioritising business performance through tracking KPIs, reporting, creating strategic plans.
• Working closely with the Community Bank board to build and nurture community relationships, being the face of our brand, activelyparticipatingin events andestablishingyourself as thego toperson for banking in our area.
• Leading by example.You’llprioritise the customerexperience, andaren’tafraid to step in wherever the branch needs you.
• Being a lifelong learner. Bring your brilliant mind, andwe’llhelp you take your career to the next level with on-the-job training and other learning opportunities.
• Building connections. A role at Bendigo Bank means supporting our customers, givingbackand making our communities a better place… while having some fun along the way!

This is a permanent, full-time positionlocatedin Beechworth.

Whatyou’llbring to the role

To succeed in this role,you’lldrive the branch’s growth through leadership, teamcoachingand business development.We’dlove you to have:

• People leadership with the ability to develop, coach and manage staff performance
• Proven sales mentorship through implementing strategies to drive business
• Experience in residential and commercial lending (essential)
• Strong communicationskills to deliver clear branch expectations
• Understanding offinancial management, businessacumenand risk framework
• The ability to drive operational efficiencies andmaintainhigh standardsof compliance
• High levelof understanding of lending products,policiesand regulations
• Knowledge of retail branch operations

Our Community Bankingmodel

Community Bankingoperateson a shared revenue model based on 'profit-with-purpose'. This approach ensures that the profits generated are reinvested directly into the communities that create them, funding local initiatives such as infrastructure improvements, event sponsorships, and scholarship programs. By joining a Community Bank branch, you become part of a dedicated team focused on promoting local growth and nurturing meaningful relationships. Our branch staff are actively engaged in community events, providing support to small businesses, and addressing the specific needs of the community.

So, whyworkwith us?

• Wantbigimpact that matters?Here, you’llknow your work directlybenefitsthe customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number?Join a team that truly values you – and that getsmore and morediverse, every day.
• Want careeropportunityand flexibility?You can achieve so much here, with flexible policies and a team that believes in you.

You’llalso get access toa great rangeof benefits, including:

• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
• Our corporate university ‘BEN U’to takeyour learning to the next level.

We’remakingbetter,bigger. Andwe’llget there with you.

Thinkyou’reour newestBranch Manager? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher –onthe future you and the future career you deserve.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success, andwe’reall about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexualorientationor cultural background. To ensure that you feel supported and are set up for success, pleasedon’thesitate to reach out if you require any adjustments to the application or interview processes.

Screening and interviews maycommenceprior to closing date.

We are committed to responding to all candidates, regardless of the outcome of your application.