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About the Role

This newly created role will support the RBA’s Deputy Secretaries to provide expert advice on board governance, legislation and decision-making frameworks across the RBA. It requires understanding the RBA's policy and operational responsibilities and applying governance principles to support effective decision-making and accountability, while navigating emerging governance challenges and advising on statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

Advise on governance, statutory obligations and decision-making frameworks to support the RBA’s three boards, Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Committee.
Interpret and apply legislative and policy frameworks, including the Reserve Bank Act 1959, Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Develop and maintain governance frameworks, board charters, board delegations, policies and other related documents.
Advise on conflicts of interest, accountability arrangements and compliance obligations.
Monitor legislative, regulatory and governance developments and advise on their implications for the RBA.
Provide additional capability for freedom of information matters, as required.
Contribute to key public disclosures, including the Annual Report, Annual Performance Statement and Corporate Plan.
Support continuous improvement across the RBA’s governance framework.
Work closely with the Board Secretariat team, Legal Department and senior stakeholders across the Bank, contributing to significant organisational initiatives.

Requirements

Experience providing advice on legislative, governance, regulatory and/or public policy issues, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment.
Ability to quickly understand complex issues, identify what matters most, and apply governance and legislative frameworks in a way that is proportionate, practical and fit for purpose.
Advanced drafting skills, including experience preparing advice, board papers, governance frameworks or similar materials for senior decision-makers.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and consistently deliver outcomes to budget and plan.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage constructively with senior executives and other stakeholders.
Intellectual curiosity, initiative and a commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to understand how the RBA’s objectives shape its work and the legislative and governance frameworks within which it operates.
Enjoy solving difficult problems, producing high-quality written work and working in a high-performing environment with a strong public purpose.

Skills

Governance
Statutory obligations
Decision-making frameworks
Legislative interpretation
Policy interpretation
Drafting
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail
Judgement
Discretion
Intellectual curiosity
Initiative
Continuous learning

Location

Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years experience

Benefits

Development opportunities
Career opportunities
Collaborative environment
Support for growth
Wellbeing support
Flexibility

About the Company

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.
The RBA issues Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
The RBA strives to be Open & Dynamic, considering and incorporating different perspectives, working across teams, and being transparent.
The RBA delivers quality together effectively and focuses on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining.
The RBA's people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve.
The RBA encourages intelligent inquiry and treats one another with respect while promoting the public interest through their efforts.
The RBA believes that the growth and success of its people drives the organisation forward.

Equal Opportunity

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.