Hybrid work environment
Maximum term contract until February 2027
Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution
Information Technology at the RBA is an exciting and dynamic area and is the technological backbone of the Australian financial system. At the RBA, you’ll contribute to challenging and meaningful work that makes a difference and creates a direct and positive impact on the Australian people.
Our Planning and Performance Management team is responsible for management of governance and secretariat activities within the Information Technology department, strategic planning, and management reporting that supports optimal decision making across our department.
Your role
As Corporate Governance Specialist in the Planning and Performance team, you’ll take the lead coordinating and supporting governance and secretariat activities in the IT department, along with supporting the effectiveness of the executive function within the department.
More specifically, you’ll:
Review and edit whitepapers and executive briefings for the RBA Governance Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and management committees on behalf of the CIO and IT Executive.
Contribute to coaching of other IT staff involved in the authoring and production of whitepapers and executive briefings
Maintain and mature the RBA’s IT Governance Framework in collaboration with the wider RBA governance community.
Plan and coordinate IT-led management forums, and liaise with secretaries of other key RBA management committees and forums to ensure consistency and alignment content and dates.
Proactively seek opportunities to streamline key processes across technology management, governance and secretariat functions.
Occasionally, you may be required to provide secretariat functions for technology-oriented governance and management forums
Your background
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and attention to detail.
Skilled in structuring complex ideas into logical, readable formats, and supported by visually appealing presentations suited for executive and board level audiences.
Familiarity with requirements of Board or ministerial-level whitepapers and executive briefings.
Understanding of IT, finance, and risk management concepts.
Excellent critical thinking, research skills, and ability to apply judgement and insight in the analysis of strategic themes. High level of initiative.
Ability to engage effectively with senior internal stakeholders.
Ability to operate autonomously, set priorities. Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to drive others to meet deadlines.
A university degree in business, communications, or similar
Financial services and/or public sector background would be advantageous, although not essential
Be More
Why RBA?
The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives.
Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the Bank forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
Application Close :
March 19, 2026.