Job Description
Closing date: 17/05/2026
Ongoing, Non-ongoing
$125,182 - $139,549 (EL 1) + 15.4% superannuation
Full Time, Part time
About the Mint
The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate Commonwealth Entity and is listed under the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The Mint is also covered by the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) (PS Act).
The Royal Australian Mint makes coins and other minted products to serve the needs of the Australian economy, foreign countries, investors and collectors. We are stewards of a thriving national institution that showcases our Nations stories through the National Coin Collection, and a world class museum and gallery experience.
The Royal Australian Mint creates public value through a range of coining and minting-related activities. We play a key role in sharing the stories of Australia by recognising significant anniversaries, events, organisations and cultural perspectives through coins.
The Mint offers some of the most unique career opportunities within the public service, including roles such as:
Coin making – polishing, laser frosting, 3D engraving, Physical Vapour Deposition hard coating, chrome plating, dies inspection and collars manufacture.
Machinery – operate and maintain minting critical machines.
Coin Sculpting – design coins, medals, medallions, and token, etc.
Graphic Design – design coin packaging materials, exhibition graphics, etc.
Engineering – technical support and manufacturing operations.
About the Branch
The Human Resources Branch delivers high quality operational and strategic HR services that support the Royal Australian Mint to achieve its strategic objectives, through its most valuable asset, its People. We ensure that the Mint attracts, develops, and retains a skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Our services include payroll, recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, complaints and resolution and HR policy development and implementation.
We are a small dynamic team where members have the opportunity to work across a broad range of HR functions, contributing wherever needed to support the Mint in achieving its goals. Our team is actively involved in the full employee lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment through to development, engagement, and separation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited by the chance to build capability across all aspects of HR function, while making a meaningful impact in a small agency.
About the Role
The role reports to the Director, Human Resources and is part of a small dynamic HR team within the Mint, who provide specialist HR advice, services and support to the Mint while working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
This role will support the Mint’s upcoming enterprise agreement bargaining process; working closely with the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), Fair Work, Unions and the Mint Consultative Committee to progress APS wide bargaining, ensuring alignment with the Government’s workplace relations policy and the Mint’s operational and workforce priorities.
In this role, you will also be involved in coordinating, updating and providing advice about Mint employment terms and conditions, management of staff consultative committees, HR delegations, secondments, workplace grievances and conduct matters as well as pay related matters. Workplace relations experience is highly desirable.
The Duties
The duties of this position include:
1. Managing enterprise bargaining processes, including the review of employee representative proposals and participation in high-level negotiations consistent with the Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy and the Fair Work Act.
2. Developing and providing expert advice to employees and stakeholders on enterprise bargaining matters, while managing and coordinating communications and engagement with senior managers, employees, workplace delegates, relevant unions and other stakeholders.
3. Preparing relevant correspondence, documentation and communications including applications for approval of the Enterprise Agreement in accordance with the Fair Work Act.
4. Creating and maintaining close relationships with the Australian Public Service Commission, Fair Work Commission, unions and professional legal counsels. This includes consulting with legal counsel on selected/relevant industrial matters.
5. Liaising with the Mint’s consultative forums and unions on matters relating to the development and implementation of new and amended policies, strategies or programs, ensuring the organisation responds to current and emerging industrial relations issues.
In addition to managing the enterprise bargaining process, the role will also be responsible for:
6. Leading end-to-end Code of Conduct processes, including investigations, preparation of breach decision documentation, and provision of advice and briefings to sanction decision-makers.
7. Providing accurate, practical and timely HR advice in accordance with legislation, APS frameworks and agency policies.
8. Managing evidence, record keeping, HR risk and case governance in a sensitive and complex environment.
9. Provide support to the Assistant Director, Performance and Wellbeing and the Assistant Director, Payroll and Recruitment on a range of HR matters.
Qualification
A tertiary qualification in Employee or Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Law or a related field would be desirable.
Security
This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtainand maintain a clearance at this level..
How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Sunday 17 May 2026. You will need to upload:
A current resume
A one-page-pitch that describes how your skills meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the position description
Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kerrie Donnellan on (02) 6202 8732.
Information on applying for a job in the Australian Public Service is available at the Employment page of our website.
Ongoing, Non-ongoing
$125,182 - $139,549 (EL 1) + 15.4% superannuation
Full Time, Part time
About the Mint
The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate Commonwealth Entity and is listed under the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The Mint is also covered by the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) (PS Act).
The Royal Australian Mint makes coins and other minted products to serve the needs of the Australian economy, foreign countries, investors and collectors. We are stewards of a thriving national institution that showcases our Nations stories through the National Coin Collection, and a world class museum and gallery experience.
The Royal Australian Mint creates public value through a range of coining and minting-related activities. We play a key role in sharing the stories of Australia by recognising significant anniversaries, events, organisations and cultural perspectives through coins.
The Mint offers some of the most unique career opportunities within the public service, including roles such as:
Coin making – polishing, laser frosting, 3D engraving, Physical Vapour Deposition hard coating, chrome plating, dies inspection and collars manufacture.
Machinery – operate and maintain minting critical machines.
Coin Sculpting – design coins, medals, medallions, and token, etc.
Graphic Design – design coin packaging materials, exhibition graphics, etc.
Engineering – technical support and manufacturing operations.
About the Branch
The Human Resources Branch delivers high quality operational and strategic HR services that support the Royal Australian Mint to achieve its strategic objectives, through its most valuable asset, its People. We ensure that the Mint attracts, develops, and retains a skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Our services include payroll, recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, complaints and resolution and HR policy development and implementation.
We are a small dynamic team where members have the opportunity to work across a broad range of HR functions, contributing wherever needed to support the Mint in achieving its goals. Our team is actively involved in the full employee lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment through to development, engagement, and separation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited by the chance to build capability across all aspects of HR function, while making a meaningful impact in a small agency.
About the Role
The role reports to the Director, Human Resources and is part of a small dynamic HR team within the Mint, who provide specialist HR advice, services and support to the Mint while working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
This role will support the Mint’s upcoming enterprise agreement bargaining process; working closely with the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), Fair Work, Unions and the Mint Consultative Committee to progress APS wide bargaining, ensuring alignment with the Government’s workplace relations policy and the Mint’s operational and workforce priorities.
In this role, you will also be involved in coordinating, updating and providing advice about Mint employment terms and conditions, management of staff consultative committees, HR delegations, secondments, workplace grievances and conduct matters as well as pay related matters. Workplace relations experience is highly desirable.
The Duties
The duties of this position include:
1. Managing enterprise bargaining processes, including the review of employee representative proposals and participation in high-level negotiations consistent with the Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy and the Fair Work Act.
2. Developing and providing expert advice to employees and stakeholders on enterprise bargaining matters, while managing and coordinating communications and engagement with senior managers, employees, workplace delegates, relevant unions and other stakeholders.
3. Preparing relevant correspondence, documentation and communications including applications for approval of the Enterprise Agreement in accordance with the Fair Work Act.
4. Creating and maintaining close relationships with the Australian Public Service Commission, Fair Work Commission, unions and professional legal counsels. This includes consulting with legal counsel on selected/relevant industrial matters.
5. Liaising with the Mint’s consultative forums and unions on matters relating to the development and implementation of new and amended policies, strategies or programs, ensuring the organisation responds to current and emerging industrial relations issues.
In addition to managing the enterprise bargaining process, the role will also be responsible for:
6. Leading end-to-end Code of Conduct processes, including investigations, preparation of breach decision documentation, and provision of advice and briefings to sanction decision-makers.
7. Providing accurate, practical and timely HR advice in accordance with legislation, APS frameworks and agency policies.
8. Managing evidence, record keeping, HR risk and case governance in a sensitive and complex environment.
9. Provide support to the Assistant Director, Performance and Wellbeing and the Assistant Director, Payroll and Recruitment on a range of HR matters.
Qualification
A tertiary qualification in Employee or Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Law or a related field would be desirable.
Security
This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtainand maintain a clearance at this level..
How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Sunday 17 May 2026. You will need to upload:
A current resume
A one-page-pitch that describes how your skills meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the position description
Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kerrie Donnellan on (02) 6202 8732.
Information on applying for a job in the Australian Public Service is available at the Employment page of our website.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Director, Human Resources (EL 1) position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Deakin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
