Human Resources Workforce Officer (APS 5)

Ongoing/Non-Ongoing 
$89,664 - $96,829 (APS 5) + 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 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 APS 5 Human Resources Workforce Officer supports the delivery of payroll services, workforce planning, establishment management, workforce reporting, recruitment activities, and HR advisory services across the Mint.

The role contributes to workforce strategies and operational HR functions by providing payroll support, data analysis, workforce insights, process improvement recommendations, and high-quality advice to managers and employees.

Working under limited direction, the APS 5 Workforce Officer exercises sound judgement, applies HR policy and legislation, and collaborates with stakeholders to support organisational workforce capability and strategic workforce initiatives.

The Duties
The duties of this position include:
1.    Supporting the completion of accurate and compliant payroll processing in collaboration with the Mint’s outsourced payroll provider (Aurion).
2.    Administering the HRMIS (Aurion), including liaising with the external provider and supporting users of employee self-service and e-recruitment.
3.    Support the development and implementation of workforce planning activities and strategies.
4.    Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities including vacancy management, advertising, assessment processes, engagement documentation, and onboarding.
5.    Maintain workforce establishment records and position management processes.
6.    Prepare employment documentation, workforce correspondence, and reports.
7.    Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and workforce practices.
8.    Interpret and apply relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, workplace policies, and APS frameworks.
9.    Contribute to the review and improvement of HR processes, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in Government Human Resources, Workforce Plannin, Recruitment, or a related field. 
• Knowledge of APS legislation, policies, and employment conditions is desirable. 

Security
This position requires a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtainand maintain a clerarance at this level.

How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Thursday 15 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 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.

Attachments:
- Human Resources Workforce Officer - APS 5 - PN 1219 - September 2026.docx
- Human Resources Workforce Officer - APS 5 - PN 1219 - September 2026.pdf