Senior Research Manager

About the Department

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) Economic Research Department plays a pivotal role in deepening the Bank and Board’s understanding of the economy and the evolving impact of monetary policy.

We are seeking strategic leader to lead a new unit on time series econometrics research, building cutting‑edge analytical capability to inform research and policy.

About the Role

As part of the senior leadership team in the Economic Research department, you will establish and lead a new macro-­finance econometrics unit specialising in advanced time‑series techniques used to understand economic shock identification, propagation and macro‑financial dynamics. This unit will complement the Bank’s large macro models and provide robust, flexible tools for analysing macroeconomic shocks and constructing policy counterfactuals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategy, delivery and capability uplift across in time series econometrics and empirical macro-financial economics.

• Build, develop and mentor high‑performing teams grounded in innovation and technical excellence.

• Develop complementary analytical insights to support monetary policy, risk assessment and scenario design.

• Collaborate with economists across the policy departments.

• Communicate complex analysis clearly and effectively to senior decision‑makers.

About You

• Proven leadership in time series econometrics in policy‑relevant settings.

• Strong technical expertise and a track record of delivering innovative work in time series econometrics, including academic publication in leading econometrics journals.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience in central banking, macroeconomics or financial markets is highly valued.

• PhD in econometrics or a related field.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

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 operate 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, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. 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 RBA 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 committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close :

March 31, 2026

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