At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects to enhance the Mint's manufacturing and operational environment.
- Company: Join the Royal Australian Mint, a unique government agency showcasing Australia's stories.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Be part of meaningful change in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and quality.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or procurement required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The 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 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, electro plating and chemical processing, tooling and machining services, planning and packing. In addition to meeting production targets, the branch has a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and quality.
The Operations Project Manager reports to the Executive Manager, Operations, and is responsible for leading and delivering projects that support the Mint's manufacturing and operational environment. This includes projects involving production equipment, facility improvements, and the automation of manufacturing processes and systems. The role is accountable for the full project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, analysis, risk management, stakeholder engagement, procurement, reporting, and successful delivery within approved scope, budget, and timeframes.
The key duties of the position include:
- Implementing and delivering projects relating to the production environment and equipment in the Mint's Operations branch, including managing resources, scheduling and leading project meetings, ensuring projects are on schedule, managing project costs within budget, and reporting on project deliverables.
- Managing procurement in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules to support project delivery, including assessing requirements, preparing documentation, managing requests for quotes, undertaking tender processes and evaluations, and managing procurement outcomes.
- Developing and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders and business areas to create and deliver solutions that optimise projects.
This position requires a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or procurement is required.
Operations Project Manager employer: Royal Australian Mint
The Royal Australian Mint is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a national institution that plays a vital role in Australia's economy and cultural heritage. With a strong focus on teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, employees benefit from a supportive work culture and the chance to engage in meaningful projects that showcase Australia's stories through coinage. Located in Canberra, the Mint provides a collaborative environment where staff can grow their skills in IT infrastructure and cloud services while enjoying competitive remuneration and generous superannuation benefits.
