About us  

The Community Bank Daylesford District started operations in 2012 and has enjoyed significant earnings and footings growth since inception. The Community Bank is part of Bendigo Bank and is owned by Daylesford District Community Developments Limited (DDCDL). DDCDL has 200 shareholders, with its shares traded on a Low Volume Market, and is governed by a local volunteer Board of Directors.  

A vacancy now exists for the role of Branch Manager to drive future growth.

The Branch is in Daylesford, about 1 hour’s drive north west of Melbourne in the heart of the central highlands of Victoria. The Daylesford/Hepburn area is well known for its proliferation of mineral springs and is a popular weekend destination for domestic and international tourists.   

The Branch Manager has reporting lines to the Board on financial and staff matters and to Bendigo Bank on procedural and governance matters.

About the role   

The Branch Manager at Community Bank Daylesford District will be responsible for working with the Board to implement the strategic plan to gain market share for the localised area. You will spend a large portion of your time utilising your business development skills to build long term connections with businesses, local community groups, stakeholders and partners to drive business opportunities for the branch.    

Key responsibilities include; 

• Experience in residential and commercial lending 
• Encouraging an environment of providing and receiving feedback and recognition to staff 
• The ability to lead staff to cater for current requirements of the branch and also to prepare for long term expectations  
• An understanding of financial management, business acumen and the risk framework   
• Embedding operational and risk management practices through regular and clear communication to staff on requirements 
• A knowledge of Loan Application Processing Systems and Branch operations 
• Establishing and nurturing business networks to build the branch profile in the local community and create an effective referrer network   
• Listening to and learning from formal and informal customer feedback to continue to build and improve connections with our customers  

Why us?  

There's so much more to a career with Community Bank Daylesford District and Bendigo Bank than just banking.  Get real benefits, work life balance and flexibility. 

We will invest in your extensive training and coaching, including development programs and career options. You will be able to take advantage of a wide range of staff benefits; including discounts on our range of bank products and services, including superannuation and insurances.   

At Community Bank Daylesford District and Bendigo Bank we believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.  

Further Information:

Please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Branch Manager Community Bank May 2017.pdf

If you’re excited to be part of an organisation with strong values and a community focus - then this could be the role for you! Apply now.  

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th March 2021.