Senior Education & Governance Lead | Community Banking | Retail Banking

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Position description: Senior Education Governance Lead Community Banking PD.pdf
Closing date: Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

In Retail Banking our customers are at the forefront of everything we do, where the Community Banking team lead and champion the development and success of the Community Bank Model, which is made up of 220 Community Bank Companies with over 1500 Board Directors, covering more than 300 Community Bank Branches. Community Banking is a franchising model based on 'profit-with-purpose', which means our profits are returned directly to the community that has generated them.

The Senior Education & Governance Lead is accountable for supporting the implementation of the Community Education & Governance Strategy within the Retail Banking Network. Providing guidance and support for effective governance for Community Bank Boards, supporting the framework to manage Board compliance and provide Director education and information on policies, processes and procedures that apply to Community Bank Companies under a franchise arrangement.

Knowledge & Skills needed for this position:

• Solid understanding of building Governance Frameworks
• Sound understanding of Board Governance
• Solid understanding of the Franchising Code of Conduct
• Understanding legislative impacts from a government perspective
• Ability to build Director Education tools and resources, as well as facilitation, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrated governance and compliance experience ideally within a Banking, Finance or Accounting Industry
• Demonstrated governance and education facilitation to a broad audience
• Understanding of Banking, Finance and franchising governance frameworks and associated regulatory bodies
• Strong negotiation, leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of company structures and local company frameworks
• Sound knowledge of general banking practices, advantageous
• Tertiary qualifications in governance, compliance, banking, finance, education, economics, accounting or business, strongly desirable or relevant Business experience

This is a Permanent position working Full time hours where we offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model of a minimum of two days in a local Head Office per week where we are open to all locations Australia-wide.

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.

About Bendigo Bank

With over 7,000 employees, we are Australian's most trusted retail bank, our purpose is - 'to feed into the prosperity of our customers and communities, not off it'. We are one of Australia's most trusted brands and this isn't something we take lightly, which means Bendigo Bank is the Bank you can be proud to work at!

Find out more about us and our incredible history here: About us | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (bendigoadelaide.com.au)

Our perks and benefits:

Belong to a wonderful team of people. Know how we know they're great to work with? They told us! Great benefits, work life balance, and flexibility

• Bendigo Bank supports ongoing development, with the potential for a portion of education fees being reimbursed by the bank. We want you to be the best version of you, and to help you achieve that!
• We know the last few years have been rough, so we have partnered with Sonder as our EAP provider that is so much more than just one-on-one counselling. At the touch of a button, you will have access to self-help 24/7 or you can live chat with a team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals to assist with anything life throws at you.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and join the better big bank!

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don't tick every box we still want to see your application!

Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay: apply now!

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