* Fixed-Term Role until Dec 2026, with strong potential for ongoing opportunities
We're looking for a proactive and adaptable Executive Assistant to support the Head and Deputy Head of the Core Modernisation Department - an energetic team growing to around 250 people driving fast-paced technological change at the RBA.
Reporting to the COO EA, you'll be part of a high-performing Executive Support team within the Enterprise Services and Strategy Group, while operating independently to support the Core Modernisation Department.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is resilient, and eager to learn. While you don't need to be a tech expert, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of technology and its role in modernising the Bank.
Key Responsibilities
o Manage email, calendars, and daily schedules for two senior executives
o Take minutes and follow up on action items from meetings
o Coordinate team activities and track tasks to ensure project milestones are met
o Handle general administration: correspondence, expenses, reporting, travel, and events
o Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Location & Flexibility
Initially, you'll be based primarily at Chifley Square 8 to ensure a smooth onboarding and integration into the broader organisation. Once integrated, you'll follow a hybrid work model, spending 1-2 days per week at the Bella Vista office and additional time at Chifley Square 8, aligned with the Head of Department's working patterns.
About You
You are a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with excellent time management skills and a strong desire to learn. Your ability to work across diverse leadership styles and adapt to different working patterns will be key to your success.
You'll also collaborate regularly with the broader EA community and leadership teams, using your interpersonal skills and integrity to deliver outstanding outcomes for the Bank.
Experience required:
o Proactive and able to anticipate needs with strong initiative
o Confident and assertive in managing expectations
o Highly organised and capable of multitasking in an agile setting
o Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused mindset
o Skilled at building trusted relationships across the organisation
o Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new technologies
o Ideally, 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
Your Team
You'll join a thriving team of Executive Assistants who support senior leaders across the Bank. Your experience will be valued, and you'll contribute to the growth and success of the Core Modernisation Department. You'll also be part of a collaborative and engaging team within Group Operations-experts united by a shared goal of delivering the best outcomes for the Bank.
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.