Operations Project Manager

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 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.

1. Implementing and delivering projects relating to the production environment and equipment in the Mint’s Operations branch, including:

• managing resources, including establishing and leading project teams, to ensure the effective execution of project tasks;

• scheduling and leading project meetings, including performing administrative tasks such as minute taking and managing actions;

• ensuring projects are on schedule and relevant milestones are achieved;

• managing project costs within budget; and

• reporting on project deliverables.

2. Managing procurement in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules to support project delivery, including:

• assessing requirements;

• preparing documentation; 

• managing requests for quotes; 

• undertaking tender processes and evaluations; and 

• managing procurement outcomes.

3. Developing and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders and business areas to create and deliver solutions that optimise projects.

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.

Qualification

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

Applications will need to be submitted through our recruitment portal on the Work With Us page of the Mint Website at Work With Us | Royal Australian Mint 

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.