Researcher/Senior Researcher

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship provided

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of Australia invites applications for a Researcher to conduct self-directed policy‑oriented research and publish papers (Research Discussion Papers). You will help develop the Bank’s modelling suite and provide policy advice alongside our researchers as you build your research profile.

You will have significant autonomy to identify policy‑relevant topics, work with administrative micro‑datasets, apply macroeconometric techniques, and engage with the academic and policy

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or expected by mid-2027.
• Strong technical, analytical and written and oral communication skills.
• Policy‑focused research and experience in policy institutions are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self-directed policy‑oriented research and publish Research Discussion Papers.
• Develop the Bank’s modelling suite and provide policy advice alongside researchers.

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Researcher you will conduct and publish self‑directed policy‑oriented research (Research Discussion Papers | RBA), develop the Bank’s modelling suite and provide advice on policy issues alongside our researchers as you build your research profile and career in one of the world’s leading central banks.

The position features significant autonomy in identifying and conducting policy‑relevant research related to the RBA's objectives and research agenda (Our Research Agenda | RBA). As such, it offers the opportunity to make a real impact on monetary policy and the welfare of the Australian people, while also providing a stimulating environment to undertake research using cutting‑edge data and techniques. This includes the potential to work with world‑leading administrative micro‑datasets on workers and businesses, build and develop core open‑economy policy models, apply macroeconometric techniques, develop data science applications and tools, and engage with the academic and policy community.

About You

We’re seeking applicants who hold a PhD in Economics or are due to complete their PhD by mid-2027. Candidates with a few years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Specialisations of interest include: monetary policy; macroeconomic modelling (e.g. DSGE), particularly related to small open economies; international economics; macroeconometrics; and the use of microdata or data‑science skills to answer macroeconomic questions. Policy‑focused research and previous work experience in policy institutions are desirable. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.

Applicants will be offered a fixed‑term contract at a salary commensurate with their experience. Visa sponsorship will be provided. Shorter‑term positions or secondments from other institutions will also be considered.

For enquiries, please contact [e-mail].

Why RBA?

The RBA contributes to the welfare of the Australian people through its policy mandates and associated activities in financial markets and banking, operation of payment system infrastructure, and issuing banknotes. Our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. For more information about careers at the RBA, see https://www.rba.gov.au/careers/careers-at-the-rba/economic-and-finance.html.

The RBA 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 backgrounds, 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.