Leadership of Talent Acquisition function
Join the Bank at a pivotal time of transformation
Impactful work that helps make a difference to the Australian people
Permanent opportunity, Sydney CBD based with hybrid working
The Reserve Bank of Australia plays a critical role in promoting the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. Our People Department (PD) supports this purpose by guiding, motivating and empowering our people to deliver great outcomes. We design and deliver programs and services that shape an open and dynamic culture, develop high‑quality leaders and create a future‑fit RBA.
We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the talent acquisition team to be true talent partners across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our workforce and curate a positive candidate experience.
About the role
This hands-on role will include delivering on key senior searches while identifying operational efficiencies across the recruitment process that inspire memorable candidate experiences. This will suit a passionate and customer centric, leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to driving meaningful change.
In addition, you will:
Lead, coach and inspire the TA consultants to deliver memorable hiring experiences
Drive and facilitate change initiatives that align with the ever-evolving organisational needs from a talent acquisition perspective.
Drive our D&I approach from a talent acquisition lens
Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Oversee all operational activities and project manage key priorities and initiatives ensuring effective change processes and successful outcomes
Provide thought leadership on the overall candidate experience for RBA
Manage external recruitment agency and vendor relationships
Lead the development and implementation of best-practice graduate and intern recruitment programs
About you
Experience in a Talent Acquisition leadership role in a complex organisation
Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate, influence, and communicate with key stakeholders across the Bank.
Strong planning, operational, change management and project leadership abilities.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop your team, contributing to driving an open and dynamic, high-performance culture.
An adaptable leader with strong attention to detail and proven success driving key business outcomes.
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 :
February 25, 2026.
Reserve Bank of Australia Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
65 Martin Pl, , Sydney, NSW ,, Australia, 2000

