Reserve Bank of Australia

• Development of your industry skills in assurance and advisory
• Explore your curiosity and start your career at Australia's central bank
• Summer vacation program undertaking meaningful project work

Are you curious as to what it's like to work at Australia's central bank?

The Internship: 

The RBA 2025/26 Audit Internship is designed to support the development of emerging risk and audit professionals. It offers high-achieving students who are pursuing a degree with an opportunity to obtain first-hand experience working in Australia's central bank Audit Department. 

The RBA offers successful candidates a paid six-week work placement over the summer, starting on 11th December (break from 24th December - 2nd January) and finishing early February. As an intern you will be supported by our experienced auditors as you undertake a range of hands-on experience in auditing and risk assessment.

During your placement, you may complete data analysis, control evaluation, drafting documentation and reports and other work that provides an insight into working at the RBA as a graduate. In addition, you will attend targeted training as well as interactive information sessions designed to provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of the role of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and how you can contribute to the work of Australia's central bank.

The skills and qualifications, we're looking for:

• The RBA is looking for a high level of analytical and problem solving skills and a genuine interest in working for an institution that influences the lives of all Australians.

• Applications are accepted from students in their penultimate year of study, majoring in commerce, economics, finance, accounting, data science, information technology or related areas.

• At the end of the six-week placement, Interns may be offered a place on the Graduate Program commencing in February 2027.

• Applicants must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency at the time of application. All Intern positions are located in Sydney. 

Application Process:

• Submit your resume and academic transcript at the time of application.

• Tip - have your academic transcript ready before you apply and submit it at the same time you upload your resume. You will not be prompted to upload your academic transcript later.

• A cover letter is not required, you'll be asked to complete a brief application form instead.

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.