Operations Project Manager (APS 6)

Ongoing
$102,516 - $112,011 (APS 6) + 15.4% superannuation
Full 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.

About the Branch

The Operations Branch is the manufacturing arm of the Mint. It is an operationally focused, multi-disciplinary team, responsible for the manufacture of both Australian and foreign circulating coin, collectable coins, and tooling to support those production requirements. The branch covers, coin manufacture, die preparation, blank preparation, electro plating and chemical processing, tooling and machining services, planning and packing.

In addition to meeting production targets, the branch has a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and quality. The Operations branch is currently embarking on a large program of uplift initiatives, providing a great opportunity for enthusiastic leaders to contribute to meaningful change and development.

About the Role
The Operations Project Manager reports to the Executive Manager, Operations, and is responsible for leading and delivering projects that support the Mint’s manufacturing and operational environment. This includes projects involving production equipment, facility improvements, and the automation of manufacturing processes and systems.

The role is accountable for the full project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, analysis, risk management, stakeholder engagement, procurement, reporting, and successful delivery within approved scope, budget, and timeframes.

The Operations Project Manager applies sound knowledge of manufacturing principles, automation technologies, and engineering fundamentals to drive process improvements, enhance production efficiency, maintain equipment reliability, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The role also develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and achieve successful project outcomes.

Qualification
A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or procurement.

Security
This position requires a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Sunday 30 August 2026. You will need to upload:

• A current resume
• A two-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 Colin Dedourek on (02) 6202 8705.

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