Branch Manager

Lead, inspire, and drive growth as a Branch Manager at HCF in our busy Brisbane Branch. Join us in enhancing customer experiences and achieving excellence in member services

About the Role

This role is based in our busy and longstanding branch in the heart of Brisbane CBD. With a strong local reputation, loyal member base and supportive leadership team, this branch offers a workplace built on trust, reliability, and long-term opportunity and growth.

As a Branch Manager at HCF, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the business development of the branch. Your focus will be on acquiring and servicing all members who visit the branch, as well as during external activities and events. You will develop, coach, and lead branch staff in customer service, product knowledge, and acquisition skills. Additionally, you will manage customer service, branch operating systems, administration, and business quality to agreed levels, while exceeding acquisition goals and operating within the expense budget.

If you're looking for a secure role within an established and respected company that values it's people - this is the place to be.

Cantonese or Mandarin language skills are highly desirable, as they will be a valuable asset in supporting our diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Develop membership growth strategies to achieve Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Overseas insurance product sales budgets
• Engage in external acquisition-focused activities, including local area marketing and corporate client activities.
• Drive first point resolution to member enquiries and resolve member complaints to satisfaction.
• Ensure branch resourcing aligns with member servicing requirements and deliver high customer service levels.
• Develop and maintain a highly engaged team, providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Manage branch operations within the expense budget and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Propose improvements to sales, workflow, or distribution.

About You

• Ability to adapt positively to frequently changing work practices and needs.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees.
• Ability to meet individual/team and departmental deadlines.
• Positive and motivated personality with the ability to relate to people at all levels.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work in a team environment and exercise developed judgment when solving problems.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and perform tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision.
• Mindset of running the branch like your own business.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our  Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
 

Culture & Benefits 

Purpose-driven passion
We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance
We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover

• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents

• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more

• Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition –  to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.

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