Research Engagement Programs Coordinator

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a highly organised Research Engagement Programs Coordinator to support its visiting researchers and external engagement activities. You will deliver a high-quality visitor experience, manage travel and logistics, and collaborate with internal teams to promote research impact and visibility.

Reporting to the Head of Economic Research, you will coordinate onboarding, contracts, visas and budgeting, while building trusted relationships with researchers and

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, service-oriented approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of visiting scholar programs.
• Be the primary contact for visitors, delivering a welcoming experience.
• Manage travel, accommodation, schedules, and documentation for visits.
• Coordinate onboarding and support recruitment, contracting, visa and admin tasks.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, invoices, and expenditure tracking.
• Support seminars, workshops, lectures, conferences and other engagements.
• Promote and showcase research activities with Communications.
• Maintain records and reporting for program management and evaluation.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for external engagement activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Why join us?

Play an important role in shaping and delivering the Bank's external research engagement program. Build relationships with leading researchers, academics and policymakers from Australia and around the world. Help bring new ideas, research and expertise into one of Australia's most influential public institutions.

About the team

The Economic Research Department plays a central role in supporting the Bank's policy, research and analytical agenda. The department undertakes high-quality economic research, develops analytical capabilities and engages with leading academics, policymakers and institutions in Australia and internationally.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and stakeholder-focused Research Engagement Programs Coordinator to support our growing program of visiting researchers, scholars and external engagement activities. Reporting to the Head of Department and working closely with the Executive Assistant and Economic Research staff, you will help deliver a high-quality visitor experience while supporting initiatives that enhance the visibility, impact and reach of the Bank's research.

The Research Engagement Programs Coordinator is responsible for the delivery and administration of Economic Research's visitor programs and supports a range of initiatives that strengthen the department's external engagement and research networks. An important part of the role is building trusted relationships and creating a positive experience for the people you work with. As a central point of contact for visiting researchers and internal stakeholders, you will bring a warm, responsive and service-oriented approach, helping to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and meaningful engagement between the Bank and the broader research community.

You will:

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of visiting scholar, researcher and adviser programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for visitors, building positive relationships and delivering a welcoming, responsive and professional experience before, during and after their visit.
• Manage program logistics, including travel, accommodation, schedules, stakeholder communications and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and work with internal teams to support recruitment, contracting, legal, visa and administrative requirements.
• Manage program budgets, procurement processes, invoices, reimbursements and expenditure tracking.
• Support the planning and delivery of seminars, workshops, visiting lectures, conferences and other research engagement activities.
• Work closely with Communications and internal stakeholders to promote and showcase the department's research activities and visitor programs.
• Maintain program documentation, records and reporting to support effective program management and evaluation.
• Coordinate travel and logistics associated with external engagement activities undertaken by Economic Research staff.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department's visitor and external engagement programs.

About you

You are highly organised, proactive and relationship-focused, with a strong service-oriented mindset and a genuine interest in creating positive experiences for others. You are approachable, responsive and comfortable engaging with people at different levels, and understand the importance of strong relationships, clear communication and thoughtful service in delivering successful programs. You enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders, take the time to understand their needs and build trust, and bring a positive and collaborative approach to your work. You combine strong coordination skills with sound judgement, professionalism and a willingness to help, while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will bring:

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong stakeholder-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to building positive relationships and delivering high-quality experiences.
• A proactive, responsive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to take ownership and help find solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Confidence working independently while managing a broad range of responsibilities.
• Strong administrative, planning and coordination skills supported by a continuous improvement mindset.

Experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, research administration, event management, executive support, travel coordination or similar roles will be highly regarded. Experience in a research, academic, government, central banking, public policy or professional services environment is desirable but not essential.

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.

Equity, 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

December01, 2026