Manager, Economics Education Program

• Inspire the next generation of economic thinkers through impactful public education
• Lead a high-performing team delivering creative, research-driven programs
• Permanent leadership role with national reach

About the team

Join our dynamic Communications Department as the Manager, Economics Education Program. This exceptional opportunity allows you to lead a dedicated team focused on broadening the reach of economics education to a diverse student population. This role provides a unique opportunity to combine your analytical skills and creativity to enhance economic literacy among young people across Australia, shaping and inspiring the next generation of economic thinkers!

About the role

• Leads a team of specialists to implement the public education strategy and contribute to the Communication Department's objectives
• Manages internal and external relationships with key stakeholders to support and enhance the public education program
• Directs rigorous research and evidence-based evaluations to identify effective solutions in support of introducing economics to a broader and more diverse student population
• Collaborates with other government agencies and organisations on joint work programs to increase economics enrolments in Australia
• Oversees the creation of economics resources for teachers, students and the general public, with a focus on monetary policy
• Applies creativity in delivering new digital resources for students and the general public
• Oversees the planning and delivery of events for students and educators
• Offers expertise in communicating economic concepts in a simple way to help amplify the RBA's voice in the economic conversation
• Manages the operations, budgets, people and processes for the area, including continuous improvement
• Occasional weekend work

About you

• Strong economic research/analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Advanced skills in stakeholder management and communication
• Demonstrated people leadership and an ability to deliver outcomes
• Demonstrated project and program management skills
• Work experience within economic and/or policy roles
• Skills in communicating complex economics concepts in an easy-to-understand way
• Enthusiasm for engaging with young people
• Working with Children Check

Be More

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. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

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.