The Australian payments landscape is changing rapidly. Businesses and consumers are more reliant on
electronic payment systems than ever before, and new technologies and new participants in the payments
system are raising new policy issues. At the same time, the resilience of payment systems and financial
market infrastructures is an area of heightened focus for regulators. These usually unseen arrangements
play a crucial role in the economy and financial system and disruptions can have wide-reaching effects.
When your next move could change your world, come to a place where talents are challenged, ideas are
heard, and achievements are supported. Be more with us.
Start your RBA career in Payments Policy and you could:
Influence the RBA’s payments system policy, which affects the lives of all Australians.
Assess the changing pattern and cost of consumer payments, such as the use of mobile wallets.
Undertake frontline supervision of critical financial market infrastructures.
Support international work to make cross-border payments cheaper, faster and more inclusive.
Shape the future of money by exploring the case for new digital forms of currency.
Have direct engagement with regulated entities, the broader payments industry and government.
Eligibility criteria
We’re looking for dynamic, motivated graduates who are interested in promoting the stability,
efficiency and competitiveness of the payments system and safeguarding the stability of Australia’s
financial system.
You should be a strong communicator, a collaborative team player, and driven to support good policy
and supervisory outcomes for Australia.
You hold or are completing a degree with strong achievement in economics, law, or another commerce or
STEM field.
Completion of a significant research project (e.g. honours or capstone) is desirable.
You hold Australian permanent residency or citizenship, or New Zealand citizenship.
Include a cover letter with your application, indicating your interest in contributing to this
important area of public policy.
Key dates
Applications open: 2 March 2026 Applications close: 6 April 2026 Program commences: February 2027
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Work-life balance is important to us, and we understand the contribution that staff
wellbeing makes to performance. Employees are rewarded with access to flexible work
arrangements, as well as health and wellbeing programs.
Launch your career through our industry-recognised program – a great opportunity
for emerging economists and financial analysts interested in making a difference
to the lives of all Australians.
Graduates with technical and non-technical skills are well-suited to IT roles at the
RBA. We offer outstanding opportunities to work hands-on with leading-edge
technologies within industry-aligned frameworks.
Graduates have a unique opportunity to work in our Payments Settlements Department,
which is responsible for operating critical infrastructure that supports the
Australian payments system, including the Fast Settlement Service, which provides
real-time settlement for payments made using the New Payments Platform.
When your next move could change your world, come to a place where talents are challenged, ideas are
heard, and achievements are supported. Be more with us.
Our Summer Intern Program is an excellent opportunity for high-achieving students to
get first-hand experience working in Australia's central bank. The Program is
designed to provide work experience and financial support during the final year of
study to students who have the potential to be successful graduates at the RBA.
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