National Head of Agri and Regional Business

**About the Role**
Here at BOQ Group, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, customer-focused bank embarking on an ambitious journey of growth and transformation. As we continue to expand, we’re dedicated to strengthening our presence in regional communities and investing in the future of business banking and agribusiness. To achieve this, we are seeking an experienced National Head of Regional and Agribusiness to join the leadership team and guide us into this new era. The National Head of Regional and Agribusiness will be responsible for leading our regional and agribusiness banking teams and will help shape and deliver on our strategic initiatives whilst continuing to drive growth across our sectors.
- and long-term goals.
**About you**
In addition to the above, the successful applicant will have:

- Substantial knowledge of general business and agribusiness banking operations and lending.
- Develop and implement innovative scalable strategies to boost operational efficiencies and ensure sustainable growth.
- Experience in fostering a high-performance culture across teams, promoting a safe and productive, inclusive working environment.
- Proven leadership experience in a banking environment.
- The ability to build and nurture strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across varying locations.
- A degree qualification in a business related or Agribusiness related discipline is desirable.

**About Us**
BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose - to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.

Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal - to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.

BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.

Since 2021, BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.
**Our Perks**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted financial products
- Salary sacrificing options
- Paid parental leave with no minimum
- Purchase annual leave
- Discounted private health insurance plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to employee network groups focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers and accessibility
- BOQ Group is a member of Pride in Diversity and a participating organisation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index

**How to Apply**

BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks.

Job Reference: BOQ03592