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Reserve Bank of Australia

Senior Consultant - First Nations

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Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
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Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
Lead initiatives to enhance First Nations employment within the RBA, managing recruitment processes and partnerships while providing culturally informed support.
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  • Play a role in creating exciting employment opportunities for First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people

  • Hybrid work environment

  • Permanent role with tailored professional development opportunities in a culturally-safe environment

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior First Nations Recruitment Consultant to play a pivotal role leading key initiatives to grow our First Nations workforce and bring our First Nations Employment Plan to life. You’ll collaborate with hiring managers, universities, and community partners to design and deliver employment pathways that support long-term, fulfilling careers at the RBA.

About the role

  • Lead the implementation of the RBA’s First Nations Employment Plan, which includes managing our entry pathways both internally and with external providers.

  • Manage our early career programs from promotion with potential hiring managers, administering of the program, recruiting and ongoing management to ensure FN employees are engaged and thriving.

  • Work with the recruitment team to design an accessible recruitment process and create an attractive value proposition for First Nations candidates.

  • Liaise with universities to build strong partnerships and promote the RBA as an employer of choice for First Nations students.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organizations, and networks.

  • Provide culturally informed support to candidates throughout the recruitment journey.

  • Partner with hiring managers and First Nations team to promote inclusive hiring practices and cultural awareness.

About you

  • Proven experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, with a focus on First Nations employment strategies.

  • Strong understanding of cultural protocols and the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and community.

  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

  • Experience coaching leaders on cultural capability and fostering culturally safe workplaces.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Other Position Details

  • Knowledge of First Nations/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and suppliers is highly desirable.

  • Networks and contacts with First Nations/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, groups and communities is highly desirable.

  • Knowledge and understanding of First Nations/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, cultures and the issues that affect them is highly desirable

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 :

July 17, 2025

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Reserve Bank of Australia Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

65 Martin Pl, , Sydney, NSW ,, Australia, 2000

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