A unique leadership opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of a successful, community-focused bank?

Community Bank Warrandyte, part of the Bendigo Bank network, is seeking a visionary Branch Manager to lead its next phase of growth. This is not just another branch role, this is your opportunity to set the strategy, build the culture, and drive the impact of a high-performing team and business.

With a strong foundation of trust, performance, and deep local engagement, Community Bank Warrandyte has an impressive track record of success. Now, we are ready to go further, to grow our financial footprint and give even more back to the local community we proudly serve.

Why this role is different

• Strategic influence: Work closely with an engaged and forward-thinking local board to shape business strategy and community priorities.
• Growth potential: Drive a thriving portfolio and identify new opportunities to expand lending, deposits, and community investment.
• Leadership autonomy: Build a high-performance culture, lead an ambitious team, and take full ownership of branch performance and people development.
• Community impact: Know that your leadership helps generate real financial support for local schools, clubs, and initiatives that matter.

This is a permanent, full-time position located in Warrandyte.

What we are looking for

We’re seeking a skilled and aspirational people leader who is looking to make a difference and grow with us. You’ll be:

• A confident and experienced leader from banking, financial services or a related industry.
• Motivated by purpose and results, equally comfortable with people leadership and commercial accountability.
• Excited by the opportunity to shape the culture of a dynamic team and foster deep community connection.
• Energised by autonomy and strategic thinking, with strong operational and risk management capability.
• Open to learning and supported by a highly involved board who are committed to your professional growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve growth targets.
• Collaborate with the Board to design and execute local business strategies.
• Champion a strong risk and compliance culture, ensuring all governance standards are met.
• Promote the bank within the community and build strategic relationships to drive business development.
• Deliver operational excellence and maintain financial oversight, including P&L and lending quality.

Our Community Banking model

Community Banking operates on 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.  

You’ll be working for a certified social enterprise company that contributes to community prosperity. This role offers the unique opportunity for professional growth whilst also enabling positive community impact.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.  

Think you’re our newest Branch Manager? Apply now!  

As an internal candidate you are required to notify your immediate leader before applying for a new career opportunity, and will be asked to confirm this when submitting your application. 

If you have any concerns about this requirement or would like to discuss the position in more detail, please reach out to the contact listed below for a confidential conversation:  

Name: Daryl Ellis
Title: Regional Manager
Email: daryl.ellis@bendigoadelaide.com.au 
Phone: 0456 213 453

For more information, check out the application process for internal candidates page and the position description:  Branch Manager PD - CB.pdf   *Please note: This is a single-site role with no leadership team. You will be managing a small team.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success, and we’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. To ensure that you feel supported and are set up for success, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you require any adjustments to the application or interview processes.  

You can find out more about our retail banking roles here - https://careers-ext.bendigoadelaide.com.au/branch-network.   

Screening and interviews may commence prior to closing date.  

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