Manager, Analysis & Engagement – Note Issue Department

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney is seeking a senior leader for the Note Issue Department to shape banknote strategy and major initiatives such as the $5 Redesign Project. You will oversee strategic research, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and provide evidence-based advice to senior leadership while developing a high-performing team.

The role is a full-time parental leave cover based in Sydney, offering the opportunity to influence currency strategy in a dynamic, inclusive

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound judgement.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, preferably with team management experience.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Strategic mindset with agility to navigate uncertainty and solve problems.
• Excellent written communication skills for high-quality reports and documents.
• Background in policy or related areas is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing strategic research and analysis to inform the Bank’s banknote strategies.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including scientific, operational and policy teams.
• Applying strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills to shape strategic, policy and operational decisions.
• Overseeing project management of high-profile initiatives such as the $5 Redesign Project with reporting to governance committees.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners and accessibility advocates.
• Providing influential, evidence-based advice to senior leadership on complex strategic issues.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Policy background

Job description

• Want to contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of Australia's currency?
• Play a key role in shaping the Bank's banknote strategies, including the high-profile $5 Redesign Project celebrating First Nations cultures and history.
• Full-time opportunity until the end of February 2028 (parental leave cover)
• More change, less static

One of the core objectives of the Reserve Bank of Australia is the provision of secure and reliable banknotes that Australians trust. This is fundamental to maintaining confidence in our currency and supporting the role of cash in an inclusive and resilient payments system. Note Issue Department is responsible for developing and issuing banknotes that Australians trust. It also works to ensure cash remains a viable means of payment for those who need or want to use it.

About the Section

The Banknote Strategy and Engagement (BSE) section helps keep Australia’s banknotes resilient, accessible, and trusted by the public. We focus on strategic planning, research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of design and production to help keep banknotes fit-for-purpose in an evolving environment. Our work includes producing high-quality analysis and collaborating with industry partners, law enforcement, central banks, and accessibility advocates to inform design and raise public awareness. A current flagship initiative is the $5 Redesign Project, celebrating First Nations cultures and history.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing strategic research and analysis to inform the Bank’s banknote strategies.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including scientific, operational and policy teams.
• Applying your strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills to shape strategic, policy and operational decisions.
• Overseeing project management of high-profile initiatives such as the $5 Redesign Project, with responsibility for reporting to high-level governance committees.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners and accessibility advocates.
• Providing influential, evidence-based advice to senior leadership on complex strategic and operational issues.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team.

As part of the Note Issue's management team, you will contribute to a broad range of strategic and operational issues across the department.

Your background

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement.
• Strong leadership capability, preferably with experience managing teams.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis, verbally and in writing, clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate uncertainty and solve problems.
• Excellent written communication skills for high-quality reports and documents.
• A background in policy or related areas is desirable but not essential.

Be More

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 : October 29, 2026 .