Job Overview & Organization Mission

Partner with Western Australian broadacre farmers, pastoralists, and horticultural enterprises to deliver seasonal finance and capital investment at NAB.

NAB Agribusiness is seeking an experienced Agribusiness Banking Manager to manage and expand our agricultural portfolio across Western Australia. Based in Perth with regular regional client travel, you will spend time on-farm understanding seasonal crop yields, livestock cycles, and commodity hedging needs to structure tailored commercial debt solutions.

As a key member of the team at National Australia Bank (NAB) in Perth, WA, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Manage a: Manage a diverse portfolio of broadacre grain growers, livestock producers, and agricultural supply chain operators.
• Structure seasonal: Structure seasonal working capital facilities, farm mortgages, livestock leasing, and equipment finance.
• Conduct comprehensive: Conduct comprehensive on-farm risk assessments, analyzing water rights, soil productivity, and commodity risk.
• Write detailed: Write detailed credit applications and present complex agricultural lending requests to Credit Risk delegates.
• Foster strong: Foster strong ties with regional agronomy consultants, stock agents, and farm succession planners.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at National Australia Bank (NAB), candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Commerce or Finance.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 4+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 4+ years in agribusiness lending or rural financial management with a recognized Australian financial institution.
• Practical knowledge of Australian broadacre cropping, beef/sheep livestock operations, and agricultural markets.
• Solid financial statement analysis skills and understanding of farm cash budgets and equity benchmarks.
• Current Australian driver’s license and willingness to undertake regional travel across Western Australia.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At National Australia Bank (NAB), we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$125,000 – AU$155,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Competitive salary ($125,000 – $155,000) + fully maintained company vehicle + annual bonus.
• Premier St Georges Terrace office with flexible travel and remote work autonomy.
• NAB employee banking concessions, health subsidies, and extensive industry conference attendance.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: National Australia Bank (NAB)

NAB is Australia’s largest agricultural lender, supporting farmers, pastoralists, and food producers across rural and regional Australia.

National Australia Bank (NAB) is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official National Australia Bank (NAB) careers gateway.