Relationship Manager - Commercial Banking | Ballarat VIC

Are you a natural connector who thrives on building trusted relationships and driving meaningful business outcomes?

Join our Commercial Banking team in Ballarat-a city renowned for its rich history, strong community spirit, and continued growth. You'll play a pivotal role supporting established regional businesses while enjoying a lifestyle that offers the best of regional living with city convenience.

Why Ballarat?

Ballarat is more than a regional centre-it's one of Victoria's most historically significant and fastest-growing cities. Known for its gold-rush heritage, grand architecture and vibrant arts and food scene, Ballarat offers an exceptional quality of life.

You'll enjoy:

• A well-regarded network of quality private and public schools
• Seamless connectivity to Melbourne, with easy rail and road access
• Affordable living, beautiful surrounds, and a strong sense of community
• A city that continues to grow, innovate, and attract investment-making it an exciting place to build both a career and a life

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be part of a tight-knit, values-driven team with a genuinely great culture
• Manage a diversified portfolio of corporate clients ($10M-$200M turnover)
• Deliver meaningful impact using your expertise and our leading banking solutions
• Enjoy the autonomy to innovate, the support to succeed, and the tools to lead

What You'll Be Doing

As a trusted advisor, you'll partner with established commercial clients across Ballarat and the broader region-helping them grow, adapt, and thrive.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Building and nurturing long-term client relationships through proactive, high-touch service
• Identifying new business opportunities through your professional networks and referral partners
• Understanding complex client needs and collaborating with product and specialist teams
• Leading deal strategy, structuring, negotiation, and sound risk management

About the Team

You'll join our Commercial Banking team in Ballarat, part of the broader Regional & Agribusiness Banking (RAB) division. Together, we're deeply committed to strengthening the financial wellbeing of regional communities across Australia.

You'll work alongside Relationship Executives, Account Managers, and Analysts, delivering comprehensive solutions across cash flow, capital, wealth, risk, and investment needs.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from people who:

• Are passionate about building relationships and supporting regional business success
• Bring strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of portfolio growth
• Have a growth mindset and genuine curiosity to keep learning
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex challenges
• Are resilient, proactive, and outcomes-focused
• Hold tertiary qualifications in commerce, finance, or a related discipline (advantageous)

If you're ready to make a genuine difference in Ballarat's thriving business landscape-while enjoying all the lifestyle benefits this incredible regional city offers we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and grow your career where history, opportunity, and lifestyle come together.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 16/07/2026