Reserve Bank of Australia
2023 Economics and Policy Graduate Campaign (Feb 2023)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 86,000 - 89,000 / Year
- 7-8 vacancies
- Apply by 2 Oct 2022
- Start date 7 Feb 2023
Are you curious as to what it's like to work at Australia's central bank?
The 2023 Graduate Development Program in Economics and Finance at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is a structured two year rotational program that provides comprehensive training and development designed to progress your career.
Our program is widely recognised as an outstanding professional opportunity for economists and financial analysts offering:
- Meaningful policy work that makes a difference to all Australians
- A supportive culture where you will feel welcome and included
- Extensive training and coaching
- Challenging and diverse work experiences allowing you to build your capability
- Development of technical and core skills
Our Graduates are active participants in the RBA’s policy work and make significant contributions to the RBA’s understanding of important issues affecting Australia. For instance, our Graduates may find themselves contributing to our quarterly economic forecasts for the domestic economy, analysing conditions in global financial markets, monitoring the domestic banking sector or even thinking about bank note demand.
We are seeking graduates who are dynamic and adaptable, strive for success, are strong communicators and collaborators, and driven to achieve good public policy outcomes for Australia.
Why join the RBA as a Graduate?
- Make a difference
The RBA is an organisation that makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. - Be inspired
Our people are specialists in their field who contribute to the prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. With a professional, collaborative approach to their work, our people make a difference. - Reach your potential
The RBA is a place where you can grow your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment while making a difference. - Embrace life
We consider it essential that our people can focus on their wellbeing and enjoy a healthy and balanced lifestyle. - Be you
We highly value an inclusive and authentic culture, which supports a healthy work-life integration.
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.
Applicants for these roles must hold or be completing a degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Data Science, Legal, Actuarial, Computer Science, Engineering or similar, demonstrating strong academic achievement and significant studies in Economics or Finance. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate that they have completed honours or another significant research program. Australian permanent residency or citizenship, or New Zealand citizenship, is essential.
For further information about the RBA and Graduate Program, please visit our website.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Document writing, process documentation, learning protocols
supervising financial market infrastructures identifying risks
I am in the management reporting team and have been a part of various roles. I had a focus on budgeting/forecasting for IT projects, with a focus on one specific project. I have now moved into a role of doing work for the whole project portfolio. I also have various month end responsibilities and journal posting.
About the employer
Reserve Bank of Australia
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Work to promote the economic prosperity and welfare of the people of Australia.
Pros and cons of working at Reserve Bank of Australia
Pros
Opportunities to Learn: "So many opportunities to learn and grow."
Supportive Environment: "People are supportive."
Flexible Work Hours: "Very flexible, accommodates for individual needs."
Range of Work: "Exposed to a variety of different areas of work. Great learning opportunities especially being a part of the graduate program."
Work-Life Balance: "The workplace demands are reasonable and boundaries for work-life balance are respected and enforced."
Cons
Slow Processes: "Many processes are slow."
Pressure: "Can sometimes feel pressure as the work we do is important and meaningful."
Bureaucratic: "Approval processes can take some additional time when changes are made."
Traditional Process: "Not enough innovation and change very traditional slow to change."
Unclear Deadlines: "This has though provided a great learning opportunity to prioritise what is important and reach out to management for advice."