Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2026 Audit Graduate Program is designed to develop future leaders in audit and risk, offering exposure to operational risk and information systems audit.

We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of disciplines including Information Technology, Commerce and Data Analytics.

The 2 year Audit Graduate program commences on 2 February 2026 alongside peers from a range of graduate program streams.  If you're curious, detail-driven, and ready to do important work that matters, this is where your journey begins.

Your Role

• Conduct operational audits to analyse processes, identify improvements, and ensure smooth operations
• Perform data analysis, evaluate controls, and prepare audit documentation and reports
• Apply behavioural root cause analysis to audit findings
• Support strategic decisions that enhance operations and system resilience
• Present findings and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and improvement.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2026 Audit Graduate Program is designed to develop future leaders in audit and risk, offering exposure to operational risk and information systems audit.

We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of disciplines including Information Technology, Commerce and Data Analytics.

The 2 year Audit Graduate program commences on 2 February 2026 alongside peers from a range of graduate program streams.  If you're curious, detail-driven, and ready to do important work that matters, this is where your journey begins.

Your Role

• Conduct operational audits to analyse processes, identify improvements, and ensure smooth operations
• Perform data analysis, evaluate controls, and prepare audit documentation and reports
• Apply behavioural root cause analysis to audit findings
• Support strategic decisions that enhance operations and system resilience
• Present findings and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and improvement.

Your Development

• Complete the RBA’s structured two-year graduate training program, plus specialised training in audit, risk, and governance
• Strengthen your ability to assess risk and deliver strategic recommendations
• Build industry skills in assurance and advisory
• Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals across departments
• Gain exposure across diverse departments—from policy teams to HR—to understand how the Bank operates.
• Develop a holistic view of the Bank to help you prepare for future leadership roles.

Selection Criteria

• Final-year students or recent graduates in data analytics, business information systems, information technology, or actuarial studies with excellent academic results
• Demonstrated interest in risk management through coursework, internships, or volunteer experience
• Strong communication, adaptability, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship is required at the time of application
• Apply with your resume, academic transcript and a cover letter describing your demonstrated interest in risk management.

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.