Permanent Opportunity - Hybrid Working environment - 3 days a week in the office. Northwest Sydney Location Lead a high performing team We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT leader to oversee the direction of a key functional, operational, and technical area within the Information Technology department. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of technology at the RBA, driving innovation, and delivering high-impact outcomes aligned with our strategic goals. As a team leader, you will foster a values-aligned culture that promotes high levels of engagement and achievement. You will contribute to the broader strategic direction of the department, sharing accountability for performance and delivery of services that meet both current and future needs. About the role Lead and develop high-performing individuals and teams to deliver on strategic and operational goals. Provide expert advice and deliver business-aligned, industry-leading IT services across infrastructure, operations, banking, payments, business intelligence, enterprise systems, application development, security, and architecture. Ensure operational accountability, including people management, budgeting, and process optimisation. Drive continuous improvement and maximise the value of technology investments. Enhance policies, systems, and processes to ensure integrity, documentation discipline, and alignment with industry standards. Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities to ensure consistent delivery of technology solutions. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met and exceeded. About you Proven leadership in IT operations, with a strong track record of delivering strategic outcomes. Deep understanding of risk management, system availability, and business continuity. Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and holistic wellbeing. Familiarity with relevant policies, systems, and industry best practices. Strong technical expertise in enterprise-level IT environments. Ability to lead and guide teams, set priorities, and achieve operational results. Qualifications and Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. NV1 or higher security clearance (nice to have) Willingness to provide on-call or shift support and work irregular hours with minimal notice. Participation in regular business continuity testing. 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 : March 24, 2026 .