Rural Manager

TL;DR

Rural Manager (Agribusiness Banking): Manage a portfolio of rural clients in accordance with bank goals for profitability, client satisfaction, and credit quality with an accent on relationship building, innovative value-add, and business growth. Focus on leveraging community and business networks to expand client base and support farmers in maintaining and growing their businesses for future succession.

Location: Onsite in Ingham, Australia. Must hold valid work rights in Australia. Residing in Ingham or surrounds preferred, or willing to relocate (relocation allowance and support available).

Company

World’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking with a unique culture focused on supporting farmers to feed the world.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of rural clients, driving profitability, satisfaction, and credit quality.
• Build and grow client base using advocacy, community, and business networks.
• Provide value-add through innovative ideas and passion for the rural sector.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support existing and new clients.
• Help local farmers maintain, grow their businesses, and plan for succession.

Requirements

• Experience in banking (agri preferred), account management, or similar rural role.
• Farming or agriculture experience with career transition into agribusiness banking accepted.
• Proven portfolio building, maintenance, and growth skills.
• High levels of customer service achievement.
• Credit and financial analysis skills.
• Passion for success and making a difference in regional Australia.
• Well-connected in Ingham community or willing to relocate.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including fully maintained vehicle.
• Wellbeing leave (2 extra days), education assistance program.
• Parental leave (up to 14 weeks paid for primary carer), bonus, and additional leave options.
• Employer-funded insurance (death, TPD, income protection).
• Rabo Workplace Giving program matching employee donations.
• Open, balanced, flexible workplace emphasizing inclusion, belonging, and values: Client Driven, Responsible, Professional, Cooperative.

Hiring process

• Apply with resume and cover letter; receive confirmation email.
• One or more interviews (online possible), possibly with assignment or assessment.
• Offer with legal screening if selected.