Manager, Internal Governance

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Manager, Internal Governance to lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Bank's internal governance arrangements. You will work with senior stakeholders to design, implement and embed practical governance practices across management committees, accountabilities and delegations.

This 2-year fixed term role sits in the Secretary’s Department, offering autonomy to build enterprise-wide capability while balancing rigorous compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in governance, legal, public policy or related field.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, accountabilities, delegations and committees.
• Ability to independently assess complex issues and implement pragmatic solutions.
• Experience leading complex governance workstreams and change initiatives.
• Strong analysis and stakeholder management skills with senior leaders.
• Excellent written communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of internal governance frameworks and policies.
• Provide practical advice to senior stakeholders on management committees, accountabilities, delegations and decision-making.
• Support committee chairs and secretariats to strengthen the operation of governance forums.
• Support accountability and delegation arrangements, helping stakeholders understand responsibilities.
• Identify and lead initiatives to simplify and strengthen governance processes.
• Develop guidance, training and communications to build governance knowledge across the RBA.
• Lead complex governance workstreams across departments from design to implementation.
• Develop capability in FOI matters and support the uplift of the FOI function.
• Collaborate across internal governance, board governance and FOI to build resilience.

Skills

Governance expertise

Legal / policy insight

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, governance, economics, business or public policy

Governance qualification (desirable)

Job description

• Help embed a new internal governance function at the RBA.
• Shape practical frameworks for management committees, accountabilities, delegations and decision-making.
• Join a specialist team at the heart of Australia’s central bank.
• 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

About the Team

Secretary’s Department supports governance, accountability and transparency across the RBA. It provides advice, coordination and specialist services spanning internal and board governance, parliamentary engagement, government relations, corporate disclosures and freedom of information.

The department works closely with senior leaders and teams across the RBA to strengthen decision-making, meet statutory and public accountability obligations and maintain public trust in the institution. It also provides secretariat support to the RBA’s three boards, the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Committee.

About the Role

This newly created role, will lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the RBA’s internal governance arrangements. As Manager, Internal Governance, you will support the Senior Manager, Governance and FOI (Freedom of Information) and help embed a new enterprise function and develop effective practices for management committees, accountabilities, delegations and decision-making.

Operating with substantial autonomy, you will work with senior stakeholders to understand governance issues, develop proportionate and practical solutions, and lead implementation from design through to adoption. You will calibrate delivery to the RBA’s needs, listen to feedback and focus on arrangements that are fit for purpose and sustainable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of internal governance frameworks, policies, standards and supporting materials
• Providing practical advice to senior stakeholders on management committees, accountabilities, delegations and decision-making
• Supporting committee chairs, secretariats and senior stakeholders to strengthen the operation and effectiveness of management committees and other internal decision-making forums
• Ssupporting the implementation and ongoing administration of accountability and delegation arrangements, helping stakeholders understand and apply their responsibilities and decision authorities
• Identifying and leading initiatives to simplify, standardise and strengthen governance processes, practices and controls
• Developing guidance, training and communications that build governance knowledge, confidence and consistent practice across the RBA
• Leading complex internal governance workstreams, coordinating input across departments and managing delivery from design through to implementation
• Developing capability in FOI matters and providing flexible support for the uplift and management of the RBA’s FOI function.
• You will work as part of an integrated team spanning internal governance, board governance and FOI. Through collaboration, cross-skilling and knowledge transfer, you will help build stronger coverage and resilience across the team while maintaining specialist expertise.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in governance, legal, public policy or a related discipline, ideally in financial services or the public sector
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, accountabilities, delegations, committee practices and decision-making processes
• The ability to independently assess complex issues and develop pragmatic, proportionate solutions
• Experience leading complex governance workstreams and implementing process or organisational change
• The ability to analyse governance information, identify risks and translate findings into practical improvements
• Strong judgement, written communication and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to advise senior leaders
• The ability to listen, gather feedback and adapt your approach, while coordinating across teams and maintaining delivery momentum.

A tertiary qualification in law, governance, economics, business, public policy or a related discipline is required. A relevant governance professional qualification would be desirable.

This role will appeal to an experienced governance professional who enjoys building new capability, solving complex problems and turning sound governance principles into practical arrangements. You will be comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, and motivated by the opportunity to shape a new function with enterprise wide reach.

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.