Portfolio Analyst

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

More autonomy, fewer barriers
Work that makes a difference. Australians depend on our systems being secure, efficient and highly resilient. Experience the capability-building opportunity to work with Australia’s most critical core banking and payments platforms.
The Role
The RBA are seeking an experienced professional to join a centre of excellence within our organisation, that operates in a culture of collaboration, transformation and open communication. Our diverse team has a values-driven culture. Feel the personal and professional satisfaction in knowing your talents are respected and your work is appreciated.

Objectives

• Collaborate across the organisation to develop and embed processes, systems and practices for project and program planning and delivery
• Provide accurate and timely information for strategic decisions based on cost, risk, impact and benefits
• Review changes frequently and assess progress, cost, risk, benefits and strategic alignment
• Assess portfolio performance and identify and resolve portfolio-level issues and risks

What the role entails

• Maintain RBA project management framework, methodologies and change management approach that balance portfolio controls and efficiency.
• Plan and complete communication activities that provide timely and relevant information and reports.
• Liaise across the portfolio stakeholders and IT senior management, program and project managers.
• Adopt and adapt industry best practices into organisational processes and procedures and tailor them for different initiatives.
• Coordinate PMO templates for documenting project management deliverables.
• Enable organisational maturity for project and program management.

Technical Capabilities

• Experience in resourcing, scheduling, financial planning and reporting.
• Thrive in a result-oriented environment and as a coordinator or liaison.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, frameworks, techniques and tools.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple projects and programs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience
• Desirable: PRINCE2 Foundation and/or SAFe

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 operates 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 have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives. 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 Bank 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 an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
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 Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia’s banknotes and operates 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 have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, 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.
Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.
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.
Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.
Application Close :
June 11, 2024

• Maintain RBA project management framework, methodologies and change management approach that balance portfolio controls and efficiency.
• Plan and complete communication activities that provide timely and relevant information and reports.
• Liaise across the portfolio stakeholders and IT senior management, program and project managers.
• Adopt and adapt industry best practices into organisational processes and procedures and tailor them for different initiatives.
• Coordinate PMO templates for documenting project management deliverables.
• Enable organisational maturity for project and program management