Home Lending Specialist

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 a Home Lending Specialist (known internally as a Customer Relationship Manager) is to deliver an exceptional experience by working with customers to meet their end-to-end banking needs.

Whether you’re guiding first home buyers create a plan to purchase, or supporting a seasoned investor, you’ll play an integral part of helping our customers through the lending journey and driving growth.

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

Building a pipeline of lending leads. Keeping track of and nurturing these relationships throughout their buying journey using our CRM
Guiding customers through the lending process, giving them peace of mind that we’re here to help them achieve their goals
Leveraging your credit analysis expertise and understanding of customer needs ensuring positive lending outcomes for all and to future ready your customers for financial success
Building strong, relationship-centric connections with the community, the branch, and Branch Manager to deliver effective lending outcomes for customers
Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning. Bring your brilliant mind, and we’ll help you take your career to the next level with on-the-job training and other learning opportunities
Building connections. A role at Bendigo Bank means supporting our customers, giving back and making our communities a better place… while having some fun along the way!

This is a Permanent, Full-time position located in Surrey Hills.


What you’ll bring to the role

To succeed in this role, you’ll consistently deliver exceptional customer service. We’d love you to have:

Extensive experience in customer service or sales
High level of understanding of lending products, policies and regulations
An ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and colleagues quickly, assess their needs and a develop a holistic view of their situation
Highly developed credit analysis skills
An understanding of small business offerings
Consumer lending experience – this is essential

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.


So, why work with us?

Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse, every day.
Want career opportunity and flexibility? You can achieve so much here, with flexible policies and a team that believes in you.
You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
Take your learning to the next level through our corporate university ‘BEN U’

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

Think you’re our newest Home Lending Specialist? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve. Apply now!

Please note – once you have submitted your application you will receive an email to complete a Pymetrics online gaming assessment. Please check your junk folder if the email is not received within 30 minutes.

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.

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