Represent the RBA and drive engagement with industry business leaders to help inform economic policy Leadership of the Perth office, including coaching and developing a team of highly capable economists 9-month parental leave cover opportunity The Role The Regional Industry Analysis (RIA) liaison program provides the Bank with invaluable insights into the experience and challenges facing Australian businesses and provides a significant contribution to monetary policy advice and improving our understanding of the economy. The team interviews executives at around 800 Australian firms and other important organisations and also works closely with other sections in Economic Group. The primary purpose of the role is to lead liaisons, grow the range of external contacts to support the effectiveness of the Bank’s liaison program, lead analysis that supports monetary policy advice and lead other staff in the Perth Office to reach their potential. Working for RIA provides opportunities to gain experiences and skills that are valuable for career development including: Building breadth and depth in leadership, communication, and decision making Frequently leading external meetings with a wide range of organisations, often at chief executive level, and communicating the RBA's work Significant autonomy in driving policy-relevant work plans, and multiple opportunities for cross-section collaboration and leadership The opportunity to work out of one of our state offices (the Bank provides relocation assistance each way and a rental allowance) Occasional travel to other areas in Western Australia, and periodic travel back to Head Office. About you As this is a role with a high degree of independence, a high-performance mindset and demonstrated ability to work to remove obstacles to solve problems and seize opportunities will be highly valued. We are seeking to speak with candidates who display: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships both internally and externally Colloborative approach across departments and teams, fostering alignment, and driving progress toward organization-wide goals Strong critical thinking and macroeconomic analysis skills Exemplary professional conduct in internal and external dealings is essential to the role. It is expected the Senior Representative will ensure the culture in the Office is aligned with the Bank’s RBA’s authentic and inclusive values and maintain high levels of employee engagement. 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 : April 19, 2026 .
