Fixed Term Contract until Jan 2028 (Mat Leave Cover)
Flexible hybrid working environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, development and performance.
Play a key leadership role in shaping assurance outcomes for one of Australia's most respected and influential institutions.
About the Business, Role and Team
The Internal Audit Department provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to support the RBA in achieving its strategic objectives. The department plays a critical role in assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks across the organisation.
Reporting to a Senior Manager, you will lead teams of highly skilled audit professionals responsible for delivering assurance across operational and technology risk domains.
You will work closely with senior executives, business leaders, risk and compliance functions, and other audit leaders across the Bank to provide insights on emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
As a leader within Internal Audit, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the function, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and help ensure the Bank's risk and control environment remains robust and effective.
While this position is classified as a Manager, the scope and responsibilities are equivalent to a Senior Manager in the external market.
About the Role
As Manager, Internal Audit, you will be responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of audits while supporting the development and success of team members.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the planning and delivery of audits across operational and technology risk areas, ensuring high-quality and timely outcomes.
Provide independent assurance and advice on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
Contribute to the development and execution of the Audit Strategic Plan and annual audit program.
Identify emerging risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, and communicate practical recommendations to stakeholders.
Build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders across the Bank, supporting positive risk and control outcomes.
Lead, coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and accountability.
Ensure effective management of team resources, budgets and operational priorities.
Promote the use of data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of audit methodologies, processes and practices.
About You
You are an experienced audit leader with a strong background in operational and technology risk assurance within the financial services sector. You bring a strategic mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and a commitment to developing people and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Key skills and experience:
Extensive experience in internal or external audit within banking, financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience leading audits across operational risk and technology risk, including IT controls, cyber security, technology change, data management and third-party risk.
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, internal controls and governance practices.
Proven ability to lead, develop and support high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive and engaged culture.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior executives and providing constructive challenge where required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to identify emerging risks and deliver practical insights.
Experience using data analytics and technology-enabled audit tools to enhance assurance activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely to senior audiences.
Sound knowledge of contemporary audit methodologies and best practices.
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 :
September 06, 2026.
Skills Required
- Extensive internal or external audit experience within banking, financial services, or a similarly regulated environment
- Experience leading audits across operational risk and technology risk
- Knowledge of IT controls, cybersecurity, technology change, data management, and third-party risk
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance practices
- Experience leading, developing, and supporting high-performing teams
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior executives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Experience using data analytics and technology-enabled audit tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of contemporary audit methodologies and best practices
What We Do
The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank. Its duty is to contribute to the maintenance of price stability, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by setting the cash rate to meet a medium-term inflation target, working to maintain a strong financial system and efficient payments system, and issuing the nation's banknotes. The Bank provides selected banking services to the Australian Government and its agencies, and to a number of overseas central banks and official institutions. Additionally, it manages Australia's gold and foreign exchange reserves
