Hybrid work environment
2 Roles - Permanent Contract & 12 month Fixed Term Contract Available
Play an important part in shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our Strategic Business Partnering team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that support high performance, strong culture and great outcomes for our people and the Bank. You’ll bring a thoughtful, commercially aware approach to people matters, working across a broad range of strategic and complex issues.
As an HR Business Partner, you will:
Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities
Provide trusted, strategic advice on organisational design, workforce planning and capability uplift
Lead complex employee relations and case management matters with sound judgement and care
Support and coach People Leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams
Guide leaders through change, ensuring a considered and well-managed employee experience
Contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives and bring insight from the business to shape our approach
Ensure alignment with governance, policy and regulatory requirements
About you
You are a credible and experienced HR professional who is confident operating in a complex environment. You build strong relationships, bring balanced judgement, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity.
You will bring:
Significant experience in an HR Business Partner or senior generalist role
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
Deep experience managing complex employee relations matters
Strong understanding of organisational design, workforce planning and change
A practical, solutions-focused approach grounded in sound judgement
Clear, confident communication and the ability to navigate sensitive issues with care
Experience within complex or regulated environment (highly regarded)
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 :
June 14, 2026.
Reserve Bank of Australia Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
65 Martin Pl, , Sydney, NSW ,, Australia, 2000


