Media Release Local at Heart: The Faces Behind Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr

At Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr, banking is about more than transactions – it’s about relationships, trust and being part of something bigger. For staff members Jasmine Green and Jade Bywaters, working at the local branches isn’t just a job. It’s a genuine connection to the people and community they call home.

For Jasmine Green, who joined Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr in 2026 as a Customer Service Officer, being part of a welcoming team has made her transition into the Burdekin an easy one. Originally from Port Macquarie, NSW, Jaz comes from a big family – she has four siblings and is the youngest child and granddaughter on both sides. She has also been with her partner Locklan for four years, and values the strong family foundation that has shaped who she is.

Jaz says what she enjoys most about her role is the atmosphere. “It’s such a welcoming and comfortable environment,” she shares. “You feel supported straight away, and that makes it easy to support our customers too.”

Outside of work, Jaz loves to draw, listen to music, try new foods and explore new places. Since moving to the region, she’s been struck by what makes the Burdekin special. “It’s such a diverse community,” she says. “Everyone smiles and says hello, even if you don’t know them.”

Customer Relationship Manager and Home Lending Specialist Jade Bywaters brings a similar passion for people to her role. Born in Portland, Victoria, but moved to Ayr when she was 8, Jade joined the Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr team in 2019 and quickly embraced the Burdekin way of life.

For Jade, the most rewarding part of her role is helping customers achieve their goals – whether that’s purchasing their first home, upgrading to the next, or securing their forever home. “Supporting my customers to achieve their goals while at the same time giving back to the community is what I love most,” she explains.

When she’s not working, Jade enjoys spending time with her partner Shaun and their daughters Kayley and Larah, all born and raised in the Burdekin, along with their animals.

Together, Jaz and Jade represent what makes Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr unique – local people, investing in local futures, and strengthening the community they proudly serve.