Community Development Manager

Company Description

• Perth, Western Australia
• Full time (75 hours per fortnight)
• Flexible working conditions

Beyond Bank is one of Australia's largest, 100% member-owned mutual banks with a credit union heritage. We provide personal, business and community banking to more than 300,000 members and operate over 50 branches nationally.

Our vision is to create better lives by caring for our members and communities.

Beyond Bank is a Certified B Corp, meeting high standards of social and environmental impact. We are proud to use our business to drive positive outcomes that benefit our members, communities and people.

Our values of Member Obsession, Empowering Communities, Shared Ambition and Championing Sustainability are integral to all that we do and are the standards to which we hold ourselves. The way we work is also demonstrated by the behaviours that we are accountable to uphold: Own It, Call it Out, Be Respectful, Bring Your A Game, Make A Difference and Right Things Right Way.

Job Description

The role

The Community Development Manager is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, partnerships and markets that support Beyond Bank Australia’s growth strategy. With a focus on the community and B Corp sectors, the role builds and manages strategic relationships that create shared value, strengthen brand presence and deliver sustainable commercial outcomes across products and services including business banking, lending, wealth, insurance and salary packaging.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Community Development Manager drives community engagement initiatives, partnerships and programs that enhance Beyond Bank’s reputation and visibility in local communities. The role plays a key part in achieving business growth and financial targets while ensuring a high-quality experience for community partners, members and stakeholders, in line with the Bank’s values, policies and strategic objectives.

In this role, you will

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities, partnerships and community programs that drive growth across business banking, lending, wealth, insurance and salary packaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, businesses, industry bodies and internal stakeholders to create shared value and increase brand advocacy.
• Develop and execute regional business development and community engagement plans that support customer acquisition, partnership growth and portfolio objectives.
• Enhance Beyond Bank’s brand presence by leading community partnerships, events, initiatives and programs that strengthen awareness and community impact.
• Manage regional financial performance by achieving growth targets, retaining key relationships, increasing product penetration and operating within budget parameters.
• Collaborate across the organisation to deliver exceptional outcomes for community partners while promoting a strong culture of risk management, compliance, safety and purpose-led leadership.

Qualifications

About you

•  You are an experienced business development and relationship management professional with a proven ability to build strategic partnerships and deliver sustainable growth outcomes.
• You are a confident communicator and storyteller, with strong presentation and business writing skills and the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• You have strong commercial acumen and can develop and execute strategic business development plans that create value for customers, partners and the organisation.
• You excel at building trusted relationships, collaborating across teams and identifying opportunities that strengthen community engagement and brand presence.
• You are highly organised and proactive, with experience delivering events, programs and initiatives that drive meaningful community and business outcomes.

Additional Information

See yourself in our team

You will be joining a group of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to provide exceptional support to our members. Whether you are working face-to-face, online, or over the phone, you will be committed to ensuring that our members receive the best possible experience with our company.

Why work for Beyond Bank?

We welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for our roles.

Beyond Bank is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or modifications for accessibility to our locations, please contact us at [email protected]

There are even more benefits:

• Additional 3 paid work-life balance days
• Paid community volunteer days to support community organisations across Australia
• Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more
• A flexible and diverse working environment
• Career development opportunities, training and coaching

By joining Beyond Bank, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
 

What does our recruitment process look like?
The process can include a phone screen, video screen, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.

To find out more about Beyond Bank visit beyondbank.com.au

As a Certified B Corp, we use our business as a force for good.

Applications close 6 September, 2026.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment process internally and do not require agency support at this time.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

By applying for this opportunity you are providing consent for Beyond Bank Australia to conduct all pre-employment screening checks (APRA, ASIC, Bankruptcy, National Criminal History Check, VEVO, Adverse Media Check and Reference Checks) at the expense of Beyond Bank Australia.