At a Glance
- Tasks: Support strategic initiatives and ensure smooth project delivery in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the Reserve Bank of Australia, making a real impact on the economy.
- Benefits: Career growth, flexible work options, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equity and personal development.
- Why this job: Be part of a cultural transformation at a central bank and develop your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and familiarity with project delivery tools like Jira and Confluence.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 $ per year.
RBA's Future Hub organisational change transformation program seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Program Coordinator to support the delivery of strategic initiatives across our organisation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving problems logically, and is comfortable engaging with stakeholders of all levels.
As a Program Coordinator in the Future Hub, you will support the Future Hub program manager with the delivery and execution of the RBA's cultural transformation ambitions. You'll play a key role in ensuring project activities run smoothly and efficiently, supporting both the operational and strategic aspects of the program.
This position sits within a team that operates with an Agile mindset and works predominantly with highly specialised subject matter experts. The program coordinator role will be a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in project delivery while gaining exposure to transformation and organisational change within a central bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagements
- Liaise with internal departments to gather information and maintain alignment
- Draft clear and professional communications to internal customers
- Support meetings by capturing minutes, tracking actions, sending reminders, and following up
- Manage and maintain program documentation and artefacts
- Administer key program tools including RAID registers, program roadmaps, and schedules
- Assist in prioritising tasks and managing competing demands from multiple sources
- Assisting in communicating change requirements into the business in conjunction with the RBA's overall change strategy
Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Support program to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proactively address challenges and resolve issues to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Stream, encouraging feedback and implementing lessons learned to enhance future projects
- Demonstrate 'open and dynamic' behaviours in line with the RBA's culture.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of project delivery contexts
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to adapt and flex and deal with ambiguity.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience working in a project environment or similar delivery-focused role
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think critically and logically through problems
- Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others
- Previous experience within government departments or government agencies
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Project management experience will be highly regarded
- Understanding of change management and embedment needed to shift behaviours
- Interest in or exposure to culture transformation initiatives
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Communications or Project Management
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.
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.
Program Coordinator employer: Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney's CBD. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to critical financial systems. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers in banking and payments regulation.
