Ongoing
$102,516 - $112,011 (APS 6) + 15.4% superannuation
Full-time
Must be available to work onsite.
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, 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 Die Polishing Supervisor leads a skilled technical team responsible for polishing the coining dies used in the manufacture of circulating and collectible coins. The role is critical to the Mint's ability to deliver high-quality, world-class numismatic products on schedule, and to required quality standards.
This position combines stewardship of the craft minting skills, and the responsibility for continued development of the polishing capability with supervisory and operational leadership. The role provides direct leadership to staff through work allocation, performance management and on-the-job capability development, while maintaining oversight of product quality, machinery performance and operational risk.
The Duties
- Lead, manage and develop the Die Polishing team to deliver production targets to the required quality standards.
- Plan, prioritise and coordinate workflows to meet production deadlines and quality targets while managing competing operational demands.
- Apply technical expertise to troubleshoot production issues and ensure compliance with relevant quality specifications.
- Anticipate operational challenges, interpret performance data, and engage proactively with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Conduct and update WHS risk assessments, investigate incidents, maintain team safety training and competency, and foster a culture of safety within the Die Polishing team.
- Monitor quality metrics and deliver monthly performance reports on productivity, quality, and compliance to the Toolroom & Die Polishing Manager.
- Support capital projects and change management activities within own area of responsibility.
- Maintain proficiency with relevant digital systems (ERP, Microsoft Office Suite) and support team capability in system use.
- Contribute to broader organisational goals by aligning team capability development with strategic priorities.
Qualifications
Qualifications in a related trade, manufacturing, engineering, project management, or any othe rrelevant qualification are viewed as desirable.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Tuesday 21 July 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 Stephen Travis on (02) 6202 3495.
Information on applying for a job in the Australian Public Service is available at the Employment page of our website.
