It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.  

 

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.  

 

Your role as Community Engagement Advisor will have a positive impact in your local community and in turn, the organisation, through aligning activities to the branch business plan and building a pipeline of new prospects and opportunities.   

 

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

 

• Co-ordinating and administrate community grants and sponsorship programs (including reporting and evaluation of these programs)
• Promoting and communicating the community banking model to grant sponsorship applications for the community
• Immersing yourself within the local community. You’ll have a mind for networking and collaborations and will work with the board and branch management team to seek out, nurture and organise community relationships, partnerships and events  

• Telling our stories. Through various channels, you’ll help spread the word and celebrate the work we do within the community 

 

This is a permanent, part time supporting both the Carrum Downs & Marriott Waters branches, the roster being 18 – 24 hours per week with flexibility on hours/days for the right candidate. The ability to occasionally attend community events outside of normal business hours is also a requirement of the role”.

 

 

What you’ll bring to the role 

 

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a proud brand ambassador. We’d love you to have: 

 

• An understanding and established connection with the local community 

• Strong customer service and customer experience ethos 

• Ability to drive and maintain effective working relationships and networks 

• Effective communication skills to share our Community Bank story 

• Excellent time management and organisational skills 

• You will be responsible for creating and posting content and driving engagement through various social media platforms 

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised 

• Project or event management experience (desirable, but not essential) 

• Confidence with technology and experience in digital platforms and creative/editing tools

 

 

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.