Senior Manager, International Department

• Play a role in shaping Australia’s international economic engagement by leading the RBA’s strategic relationships across the Asia-Pacific and South Pacific regions

• Be part of a collaborative cross functional department, drawing on expertise to address current economic and policy questions

• 5-year max-term contract based in the Sydney CBD

The Department

The International Department plays a central role in advancing the Reserve Bank’s global engagement. It leads the Bank’s participation in key international economic and financial forums, manages strategic relationships with major institutions abroad, and supports Australia’s interests through its overseas offices. The Department provides senior leadership with insights on global financial market developments and oversees the stewardship of Australia’s international reserve holdings, including foreign exchange and gold. Its work ensures the Bank remains connected to global markets and well positioned to navigate international economic developments.

The RBA also contributes to international efforts to address challenges facing the global economy and financial system. This includes active membership of global and regional forums, bilateral relationships with other central banks, and the provision of technical assistance - an important part of the Bank’s engagement with partners across the Asia‑Pacific region.

The Role

As a Senior Manager in the International Department, you will oversee the RBA’s engagement with the Asian Pacific region (including the South Pacific) and lead the Bank’s broader technical assistance program. As part of the Department’s senior leadership team, you will also contribute to its strategic direction.

About You:

Given the nature of the work, we are seeking experienced leaders who have:

• an understanding of the economic and financial issues facing the South Pacific, especially correspondent and retail banking issues

• an understanding of the varied economies of the broader Asian Pacific region

• working knowledge of global financial architecture and international relations

• considerable experience in the provision of advice, as well as the ability to influence others

• experience leading, developing, and motivating a unit and/or teams, and coaching managers, as well as ownership of the execution of functional strategy

• excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse and cross-cultural set of stakeholders externally and internally

• relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, finance, or international relations, or equivalent experience.

Note: Travel is required, as is occasionally working irregular hours, owing to the international aspect of this role. The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance which is a key requirement of this role.

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.

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