Secretary’s Department supports governance, accountability and transparency across the RBA. It provides advice, coordination and specialist services spanning internal and board governance, parliamentary engagement, government relations, corporate disclosures and freedom of information.
The department works closely with senior leaders and teams across the RBA to strengthen decision-making, meet statutory and public accountability obligations and maintain public trust in the institution. It also provides secretariat support to the RBA’s three boards, the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Committee.
This newly created role, will lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the RBA’s internal governance arrangements. As Manager, Internal Governance, you will support the Senior Manager, Governance and FOI (Freedom of Information) and help embed a new enterprise function and develop effective practices for management committees, accountabilities, delegations and decision-making.
Operating with substantial autonomy, you will work with senior stakeholders to understand governance issues, develop proportionate and practical solutions, and lead implementation from design through to adoption. You will calibrate delivery to the RBA’s needs, listen to feedback and focus on arrangements that are fit for purpose and sustainable.
A tertiary qualification in law, governance, economics, business, public policy or a related discipline is required. A relevant governance professional qualification would be desirable.
This role will appeal to an experienced governance professional who enjoys building new capability, solving complex problems and turning sound governance principles into practical arrangements. You will be comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, and motivated by the opportunity to shape a new function with enterprise wide reach.
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 :
October 25, 2026
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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