Production Team Leader (APS 4)

Ongoing 
$80,495 - $86,246 (APS 4) + 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 (Cth) (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, electroplating, chemical processing, tooling and machining services, planning and packing. 

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 Production Team Leader provides oversight across a range of manual and automated production activities within the Operations Branch, which may include minting, printing, packing or other associated manufacturing processes. The role leads a team of skilled production staff operating complex machinery and equipment, ensuring the safe, efficient and timely delivery of production requirements to the required quality standards.

The Production Team Leader has a strong understanding of production inputs, processes and outputs and is responsible for coordinating workflow, monitoring performance, and maintaining compliance, safety and quality control requirements throughout the production process. The role ensures products are delivered in full, on time and to the required quality standards, while supporting continuous improvement and effective resource utilisation.

The Duties
The duties of this position include:
•    Lead, supervise and motivate production staff, allocating resources and coordinating work to achieve production targets.
•    Supervise production operations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved procedures.
•    Monitor production performance and quality, addressing and escalating issues to ensure targets, standards and work requirements are met.
•    Coordinate with teams, managers and stakeholders to communicate production priorities, monitor performance and support the effective delivery of the production plan.
•    Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, quality, safety and team performance.
•    Use various computer systems and applications to record production data, monitor performance, prepare reports and complete administrative tasks.
•    Assist and contribute to the review and development of workplace risk assessments and work instructions.
•    Model and promote a safe, inclusive, respectful and high performing workplace culture tha

How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Sunday 18 October 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

Applications will need to be submitted through the APPLY button at the bottom of this page.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Wilfredo Martin on (02) 6202 6820.

Information on applying for a job in the Australian Public Service is available at the Employment page of our website.

Attachments:
- Production Team Leader - APS 4 - PN 1339.DOCX
- Production Team Leader - APS 4 - PN 1339.pdf