2027 RBA Payments Settlements Graduate Program - Quality …, Melbourne

Program Overview The 2027 Payments Settlements Graduate Program with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is a two-year program that provides comprehensive training and development designed to progress your career. Graduates contribute to the RBA’s management and operation of critical financial infrastructure for the Australian economy. The role of the Quality Control Graduate helps safeguard the quality and reliability of critical national infrastructure by delivering automated testing across multiple levels. Using state‑of‑the‑art test automation frameworks, you will help ensure existing systems continue to work when changes are introduced, reduce risk, and maintain public confidence in the critical systems we run. This experience will enhance your technical and problem‑solving skills and provide a solid foundation for a career in quality engineering and test automation. Responsibilities
- Learn and apply test automation principles across web‑based applications.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated functional test suites using tools such as Selenium with Java.
- Contribute to regression, integration, and system testing for critical payment and settlement services.
- Learn to explore and apply emerging AI‑driven testing techniques to support smarter automation and continuous quality improvement.
- Analyse requirements and translate them into explicit, traceable test cases and automated scripts.
- Support continuous improvement of testing frameworks, practices, and quality processes.
- Build an understanding of how robust testing underpins financial stability and confidence in Australia’s payment systems. Qualifications
- Hold or are completing a degree with strong academic achievement in information technology or a STEM‑related field, completed within the last 18 months.
- Interest in software quality, test automation, or technology within financial systems.
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python or JavaScript.
- A curious and analytical mindset, with enthusiasm for learning modern testing tools, techniques and ways of working.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Motivation to build solid foundational skills in test automation and software testing, and to contribute to high‑quality payment system outcomes for Australia.
- Hold Australian permanent residency or citizenship, or New Zealand citizenship at the time of application. Selection Process
- Apply by uploading your resume and most recent academic transcript.
- Complete our online application form.
- Selected candidates will be asked to complete an online assessment which includes a video interview and a questionnaire component.
- First interviews will be conducted virtually.
- Second interview is the final part of the selection process and will be conducted in person at 8 Chifley Square, Sydney in late June or early July. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, 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. Application Close Date June 7, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru8ud