2-Year fixed term salaried contract
Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution
Manage executives and senior stakeholders in business and IT while providing oversight to IT-enabled change portfolio across infrastructure, security, data management and business applications.
Hybrid work environment
About the business/role/team
This role is part of the Portfolio Delivery function within Enterprise Strategy and Change (ES&C) department at the RBA. The function follows a fit-for-purpose delivery model using adaptive and sequential delivery practices within a traditional governance and reporting model.
About the role
This role will provide strategic direction and hold overall accountability for planning and execution of projects assigned to the portfolio.
The role includes responsibility for line management, performance management and career development of Project Managers assigned to the portfolio, while working closely with peers across other practices and stakeholders outside of ES&C.
About you
You will have 15+ years of experience in managing complex business and IT projects and large programs, including transformation programs.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills are required for this role.
Your values are aligned to our mission. You lead effortlessly, by example and with a clear purpose.
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.
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 :
October 15, 2026.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience managing complex business and IT projects and large programs, including transformation programs
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience providing strategic direction and accountability for portfolio planning and execution
- Experience leading, managing performance, and developing Project Managers
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
