Our People

Australian Mutual Bank - A great place to work

At Australian Mutual Bank, we value our members. In order to provide the best service, we need the best people. Meet some of the team below.

Our People
Our Board of Directors

Glen
Business Development Manager
I've been part of the mutual banking community for most of my life. My father helped establish a small Council Credit Union in the 70s, which is now part of Australian Mutual Bank. At Australian Mutual Bank, we truly value our members and staff. It's incredibly rewarding to meet our members and assist them in achieving their financial goals.

Cat
Member Service
I've enjoyed 5 years at Australian Mutual Bank, valuing their commitment to exceptional customer service, a supportive staff culture and building lasting relationships with colleagues and customers. Working here has allowed me to not only grow professionally, but also personally with such a supportive team whom are more like family.

Tammy
Credit Support
I am new to Australian Mutual Bank; I have found it to be a fantastic place to work. The people and culture are nothing I have experienced before. I love how staff are encouraged to develop in their career goals.

Mark
Chief Executive Officer
I’m proud to work for an organisation that lives its mutual and ethical values, and I’m pleased to be one of more than 150 engaged employees who are motivated by providing valuable banking services to members.

Lidia
Regional Manager
Leading the branch network is a rewarding position that provides an opportunity to foster team growth, promote collaboration, solve problems and demonstrate cultural leadership. Creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued contributes to a positive and supported workplace culture for both staff and our members.

Sam
Senior Credit Support
Australian Mutual Bank is a very supportive and friendly workplace. I love that we continuously have the opportunities to grow and develop our career with full support behind us. We are one big team regardless of the department we work in, it is shown through respect and encouragement of one another.

Dom
Contact Centre Manager
I love working at Australian Mutual Bank. I have strong values for customer service and treating people with respect and this is what resonates here in our workplace. Working for an organisation that respects its staff and treats us all equally makes showing up for work every day a pleasure.

Stefan
Digital Marketing Officer
I'm proud to be a part of a workplace that values holistic development, I appreciate my company's unwavering commitment to nurturing both personal and professional growth, through a culture of continuous learning and supportive mentorship.

Linda
Personnel Manager
I joined the mutual industry 23 years ago and have had the privilege of working with amazing people from all walks of life. We are all different but share the same enthusiasm for the mutual philosophy of putting people before profit.

Kiran
IT Support Officer
It is the peoples place to grow together, helping each other with respect and integrity in a diversified, friendly environment. I am glad to be a part of this family.

Cami
Marketing and Sustainability Manager
I'm grateful to have discovered a workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and I, as a migrant, was quickly included and felt genuinely valued. Prioritising ethical values not only resonates with my personal beliefs but also adds pride and purpose to my work.

Louise
Chief People Culture & Change Officer
Employee wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us. I am proud to work for an organisation that is fair and puts people; staff and members at the forefront of decision making.

David
IT Manager
I have been working in the Mutual sector for 38 years and don’t see myself working anywhere else. I respect our values and ethical philosophies and I appreciate all the opportunities Australian Mutual Bank has given to me. It is a great place to work.

Chloe
Marketing Coordinator
There is opportunity here to freely explore creative ideas in an environment that is supportive and encourages personal growth and skill development. The work culture actively promotes diversity and inclusion, striving to adopt ethical practices that contribute to the wellbeing of its people, and that's a great thing to be part of.

Joanne
IT Supervisor
I have been working for Australian Mutual Bank for almost 25 years. Australian Mutual Bank is like my second family. The combination of a supportive culture, opportunities for growth, innovative technology, and work-life balance makes it a great place to work.

Ania
Marketing Supervisor
Working at Australian Mutual Bank has always been exciting and diverse. We are a family here, which means we help to support one another, thrive on challenges presented and achieve the outcomes we set to accomplish, under the trust and guidance of management.

Mitchell
Cyber Security Analyst
I’m proud to work at an organisation that is ethically focused and genuinely does its best to make a difference for everyday people. The staff here are wonderful, the working conditions are excellent, and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else.

Shirley
Training Manager
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing our people reach their full potential through the development of their knowledge and skill. I feel privileged to play a part in our people reaching their professional goals and achieving happy and successful careers.


Board Chair	Fiona Bennett
Deputy Chair	Alex Claassens
Director	Anton Usher
Director	Kristen Watts
Director	Bethany Williams
Director	Mark Harris

Fiona Bennett
Board Chair
I feel very proud to be part of Australian Mutual Bank because the staff genuinely care about the members and the organisation. I sense the passion that people have for the bank and that helps motivate me to do my best.

Alex Claasens
Deputy Chair
As a committed unionist and a lifetime worker in the transport industry, our mutual bank and its previous iterations has been there for our members assisting them with their financial needs over the years and I'm proud to have been there to help guide the organisation to being the foremost ethical mutual bank as it is today.

Kristen Watts
Director
As a long time mutual member, I am extremely proud to be a part of Australian Mutual Bank which operates and acts in a responsible and ethical way. We provide a safe and friendly work environment and actively encourage diversity and inclusion and support both professional and personal development.

Beth Williams
Director
I was a staff member of the bank while studying at university and was elected to the board in 2022. As a member-owner for over 15 years, I enjoy helping steer the direction of the business and ensuring the principles of mutuality are at the forefront of decisions we make.

Mark Harris
Director
I have been a member of the Australian Mutual Bank for over 30 years, since starting my career as a cadet Civil Engineer in railways back in the 1980’s I’m very proud to be on the Board of an organisation that truly believes in making a positive difference for our members and staff through our strong values and our ethical beliefs.

Giving back to the community

Australian Mutual Bank hosts DFV awareness workshop

Australian Mutual Bank partnered with Barnardos Australia to host a Domestic and Family Violence awareness workshop at our Surry Hills Head Office.

Upgrades at the Barnardos Penrith Centre for families in crisis

Australian Mutual Bank funds much-needed upgrades at Penrith crisis accommodation units to support families in need.

Paths of Reconciliation: Exploring Redfern’s Aboriginal heritage

To kick off National Reconciliation Week (NRW) for 2025, a group of staff members once again had the opportunity to take part in the Redfern and Abor...

Helping the Mid North Coast recover from flood disaster

We’re supporting the Australian Mutuals Foundation Flood Disaster Relief to assist those affected by flooding in the NSW Mid North Coast region.

Why you should give volunteering a try

If you’ve ever felt a little ‘bleh’ about life or lacking fulfilment, connection or a sense of purpose you might like to give volunteering a try.

Australian Mutual Bank - A great place to work

Glen

Cat

Tammy

Mark

Lidia

Sam

Dom

Stefan

Linda

Kiran

Cami

Louise

David

Chloe

Joanne

Ania

Mitchell

Shirley

Fiona Bennett

Alex Claasens

Kristen Watts

Beth Williams

Mark Harris

Giving back to the community

Australian Mutual Bank hosts DFV awareness workshop

Upgrades at the Barnardos Penrith Centre for families in crisis

Paths of Reconciliation: Exploring Redfern’s Aboriginal heritage

Helping the Mid North Coast recover from flood disaster

Why you should give volunteering a try

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