We are looking for candidates with economic analysis and public policy experience to support the RBA's strategic priorities relating to cash.
About the role
The Analysis and Policy (A&P) section within the Note Issue Department develops evidence-based policies to support the RBA's strategic priorities in relation to issuing secure and reliable banknotes and shaping the future of money. As a Senior Analyst in the team, you will lead quantitative and qualitative analysis, communicate with industry on existing arrangements and new initiatives and have the opportunity to support the development of graduates within the team.
About you
Excellent critical thinking skills to guide and produce targeted analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) on complex policy issues.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
An ability to write clearly and succinctly, with the purpose and intended audience in mind.
Strong work planning, prioritisation and organisation skills.
An ability and willingness build and maintain a culture of trust and collaboration.
Have a relevant tertiary qualification, such as in economics, finance, public policy or statistics.
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 drive 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 :
May 26, 2026.
Skills Required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in economics, finance, public policy or statistics
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to write clearly and succinctly
- Strong work planning, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and collaboration
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









