Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Royal Australian Mint include:

• Applying Systems Engineering principles to design systems that are safe, functional, and cost effective
• Developing documentation to align with established quality, safety, and risk management systems
• Presenting information in a variety of formats including presentations and technical reports and conducting effective meetings
• Applying Project Management principles to plan, manage and deliver complex projects
• Engaging with stakeholders and customers from various backgrounds and technical abilities to gather information, provide updates, and manage expectations
• Working with production staff and other engineers to identify, plan, and undertake projects to improve process productivity and safety
• Conducting independent research of standards, academic literature, and other reference material to determine project requirements and best practice
• Providing sound technical and engineering advice within own scope of knowledge and training in a professional manner
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for self-development
• A two-page-pitch that describes how your skills meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the position description

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• A Senior Engineer/Technician in the Industrial Engineering team is responsible for conducting projects to improve existing industrial processes through procurement or internal development of machinery and automation. They will also be providing technical support for the operation of existing production machines and equipment, including mechanical design support for parts and tooling, and assisting operation areas in achieving and maintaining compliance with the relevant machine safety requirements.
• A Senior Engineer/Technician in the Product & Tooling Engineering team is responsible for developing and maintaining new coin products and packaging capabilities. They will work collaboratively with the Sales, Marketing and production teams to develop collector and investment products for Mint customers. The role involves connecting marketing requirements with structured trials and experimentation to establish capability, then developing the manufacturing methods and processes with the Processes Engineering team for implementation into the production environment.
• Senior Engineer – A Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: On Site;Flexible. Details: Flexible work arrangements may be negotiated..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.