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About the Role

Lead the Bank's First Nations inclusion function, providing enterprise leadership on First Nations strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement, and cultural matters. Develop and implement First Nations strategic priorities, offer trusted advice to senior leaders, oversee governance forums and partnerships, and strengthen relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, and organisations.

Responsibilities

Create an RBA values-aligned culture that promotes meaningful inclusion and engagement with First Nations peoples and communities.
Contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of the Bank's First Nations agenda through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of First Nations strategies, governance frameworks, and initiatives.
Lead and maintain First Nations governance and advisory arrangements, including the coordination and support of the First Nations Advisory Panel, to support informed decision-making across the Bank.
Act as the Bank's principal source of advice on First Nations matters, providing strategic guidance on policy, governance, cultural considerations, stakeholder engagement, and emerging issues.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with First Nations communities, organisations, government agencies, and peer institutions.
Lead the Bank's participation in national and international partnerships, networks, and forums, including the Central Bank Network for Indigenous Inclusion (CBNII).
Provide strategic oversight and specialist advice on First Nations considerations associated with major Bank initiatives, projects, policies, and external engagements.
Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities relating to First Nations matters, ensuring appropriate governance, reporting, and escalation arrangements are in place.
Lead, guide, and develop individuals and teams to achieve outcomes, while maintaining accountability for people management, budgets, and operational processes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, systems, and processes.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen First Nations outcomes across the Bank.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction, articulate a compelling vision, and influence senior leaders to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes on First Nations matters.
Strong understanding of First Nations policy, governance, cultural considerations, and stakeholder engagement practices.
Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide strategies, frameworks, and initiatives that deliver practical organisational outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted and effective relationships with First Nations communities, organisations, leaders, and key stakeholders.
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues, build consensus, and achieve outcomes across organisational boundaries.
Experience leading governance forums, advisory bodies, partnerships, or stakeholder networks.
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and manage strategic risks, issues, and opportunities in complex environments.
Experience representing an organisation in external forums and building partnerships that advance organisational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Understanding of organisational governance, policies, and decision-making processes.
Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable outcomes.

Skills

First Nations strategy
First Nations policy
First Nations governance
Stakeholder engagement
Cultural considerations
Partnerships
Community engagement
Strategic risk management
Team leadership
Communication
Influencing

Location

Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Benefits

Development and career opportunities
Collaborative environment
Support for growth
Wellbeing support
Flexibility

About the Company

The Reserve Bank of Australia 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.
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.

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 backgrounds, 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.