Life at the RBA
Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a culture that encourages you to live a full life outside of work. As an employee of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), you have access to a range of unique and generous benefits.
Our culture
You will be part of building a culture that is Open & Dynamic to ensure we are best set up to continue delivering our important work for all Australians. At the RBA, being open means we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams, and are transparent with one another. Being dynamic is about delivering quality together efficiently and effectively, and focussing on outcomes, by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.
Our culture is underpinned by three key behaviours – inspire trust, open minds and work dynamically – which work together with our values. Regardless of your career pathway or career stage, these behaviours and values guide everything we do and create an environment that is inclusive, diverse and fosters belonging.
Benefits
Flexible benefits that work for you
Superannuation contribution
The RBA contributes 15.4% to your superannuation, which is above the legislated guaranteed level.
Health benefit allowance
Take advantage of a health allowance that you can use to either join the Reserve Bank Health Society (RBHS), a not-for-profit private health insurer offering top level health cover, or take as cash.
Giving
The RBA offers a program for you to donate money on a regular basis to one or more Deductible Gift Recipients from your pre-tax salary.
Novated leasing
Benefit from a car finance option that allows you to purchase a car and receive tax savings. Eligibility criteria apply.
Benefit flexibility
Choose how you access your benefits, to best suit you. You can cash out certain benefits, salary sacrifice for additional contribution to your superannuation, and purchase additional annual leave.
Reach new career heights
Study assistance
Gain qualifications that add value to your career at the RBA. You can apply for our study assistance program, which contributes financial support for part-time or full-time studies domestically and internationally.
Learning
Enhance your skills and knowledge through a range of formal and informal learning, such as training programs, LinkedIn Learning, extensive library resources and professional publication subscriptions, and Leadership Development Programs.
Wellbeing and work-life balance
Hybrid and flexible working
Hybrid working – that is, a mix of working in the office and at home – is available to most employees. Flexible working, such as a compressed work week, part time or job share, or other arrangements outside standard working patterns, are available on request, provided business needs are met.
Wellbeing programs
Stay fit and healthy with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, such as annual flu shots, skin checks, free or subsidised fitness classes, social sports clubs, end-of-trip facilities and more.
Employee Assistance Program
Access a confidential and voluntary program that provides valuable assistance with mental, physical or financial wellbeing, whenever you or your family need it.
Paid parental leave
As a full-time or part-time employee, you are entitled to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. In addition, the RBA will contribute superannuation on paid and unpaid parental leave taken in the first 12 months.
Getting involved
Get involved in a range of groups and events, such as volunteer days, employee resource groups and social and sporting groups. Our employee resource groups include accessibility, First Nations, gender equity, race and cultural identity and unreservedly proud.
Benefits listed are general offerings and individual circumstances and/or eligibility criteria may apply.
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Careers at the RBA
We offer opportunities in various areas of the Bank, from senior management and experienced professional roles through to entry level positions including programs for interns and roles for graduates. Discover how you can be more with us.
Careers FAQs
Looking to be more and secure a fantastic role with us? View some of the more frequently asked questions and answers about joining the RBA to help you along the way.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
