Ongoing
$89,664 - $96,829 (APS 5) + 15.4% superannuation
Part-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.
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 Finance Branch delivers comprehensive operational and strategic support to the Mint. Its responsibilities include:
- Financial management – oversight of budgeting, reporting and analysis to ensure sound decision-making and long-term sustainability.
- Governance – implementation of financial policies, controls and compliance frameworks that uphold accountability and transparency.
- Procurement – provision of efficient and value-for-money procurement services, ensuring alignment with legislative and policy requirements.
- Travel services – management of travel policies, booking assistance, supporting safe, cost-effective, and compliant travel arrangements.
The effective provision of these services makes an important contribution to successfully deliver the Mint’s core business outcomes.
About the Team
The Governance and Compliance Team works within and closely with the Mint’s Finance Branch to support the organisation in ensuring compliance with the PGPA Act. The team provides professional high-quality governance and compliance support and advice to all business areas of the Mint to enable them to deliver their respective projects, programs, and activities in line with the PGPA Act and related policies and guidance.
About the Role
The Compliance Support Officer role supports governance and compliance activities through undertaking research, recording non-compliance, conducting audits, and assisting in drafting reports for internal and external reporting.
The Compliance Support Officer role is responsible for ensuring supplier details are kept up to date in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, maintenance of the Finance Branch website page, and providing travel management support and assistance to Royal Australian Mint staff.
The duties of this position include activities that support the Finance Branch in achieving its governance and compliance requirements.
The Duties
The duties of this position include:
1. Using ERP systems, including SAP, for managing Finance Branch activities such as goods receipting, purchase orders creation and amendments, and travel management.
2. Managing and maintaining the Finance Branch’s internal website to ensure it is informative and easy to use.
3. Drafting and developing policies, processes and working instructions to assist with governance and compliance functions, including but not limited to staff delegations, Commonwealth Credit Cards, Travel, and compliance with relevant sections of the PGPA Act.
4. Providing travel management assistance and support for staff, including organising bookings in line with Whole of Australian Government arrangements.
5. Assist in the auditing of Mint activities including but not limited to credit card usage, invoicing, and compliance with relevant sections of the PGPA Act.
6. Undertake timely activities in support of compliance reporting requirements, including reporting breaches, publishing the external gifts and benefits register, and assisting in drafting reports to the Audit and Risk Committee.
Security
This position requires a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtainand maintain a clearance at this level..
How to apply
Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Sunday 21 June 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 Benjamin Lehmann on (02) 6202 6950.
Information on applying for a job in the Australian Public Service is available at the Employment page of our website.
