Assistant Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Manager supports the leadership of an ANZ branch in Hobart, helping deliver quality customer service, meet banking and sales objectives, and maintain strong operational and compliance standards. Requirements typically include retail banking or customer-service experience, people leadership capability, sound financial-services knowledge, and the ability to identify customer needs and provide suitable solutions. The successful candidate is expected to coach team members, manage daily branch activities, handle complex customer matters, promote digital banking, follow risk and regulatory procedures, and contribute to an inclusive, performance-focused workplace. Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving skills and a customer-first approach are essential.

About the employer

ANZ, or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is one of Australia’s major banks and has operations across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. The bank provides retail, commercial and institutional banking, payments, lending, deposits, wealth-related and financial-market services to individuals, businesses and government customers. ANZ employs a large workforce across branches, contact centres, technology, operations and corporate functions. Its customer-facing teams help people manage everyday banking, home lending, savings and digital services, while business and institutional divisions support companies with finance and risk solutions. ANZ places emphasis on responsible banking, customer outcomes, innovation, workplace inclusion and community involvement. In Hobart, the Assistant Manager role would typically contribute to branch performance, team development and the delivery of reliable, compliant banking services to local customers.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities in banking, healthcare, construction, education, technology, engineering, tourism, retail and professional services. Hobart, on Tasmania’s island state, has a relaxed lifestyle, historic architecture, a growing food and arts scene, and easy access to beaches, mountains and national parks. Australian workplace culture is generally professional, practical and team-oriented, with emphasis on communication, inclusion, safety and work-life balance. Living costs vary; Hobart is often less expensive than Sydney or Melbourne, although housing availability can be tight. Public transport is reasonable in urban areas, while a car is useful for regional living. Visa options include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, student visas and working-holiday visas, depending on nationality, occupation, qualifications and eligibility. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and arrange health insurance, accommodation and tax registration before relocating.