Strategic Banknote Analysis & Engagement Lead

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

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a senior strategist to shape the Bank’s banknote strategies, including the $5 Redesign Project celebrating First Nations cultures. This full-time role covers strategic research, stakeholder engagement and governance reporting, with leadership of a high-performing team.

The role demands strong analytical and writing skills, collaborative mindset, and experience guiding policy and operational decisions within a dynamic environment in Australia.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Written communication

Job description

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a senior strategist to shape the Bank’s banknote strategies, including the $5 Redesign Project celebrating First Nations cultures. This full-time role covers strategic research, stakeholder engagement and governance reporting, with leadership of a high-performing team.

The role demands strong analytical and writing skills, collaborative mindset, and experience guiding policy and operational decisions within a dynamic environment in Australia.