Human Resources Workforce Officer

Royal Australian Mint; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Australian Mint is seeking an APS 5 Human Resources Workforce Officer to support payroll services, workforce planning, establishment management, reporting, recruitment activities, and HR advisory services across the Mint.

You will contribute to workforce strategies and operational HR functions by delivering payroll support, data analysis, and process improvements while providing high-quality advice to managers and employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in Government HR, workforce planning or recruitment.
• Knowledge of APS legislation and policies desirable.
• Ability to provide payroll support and workforce reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing with outsourced provider.
• Administer HRMIS (Aurion) and liaise with provider.
• Support workforce planning activities and reporting.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment including advertising and onboarding.
• Maintain establishment records and position management.
• Prepare employment documentation and workforce reports.
• Provide guidance on HR policies to managers and staff.
• Interpret APS frameworks and enterprise agreements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workforce planning

Recruitment

HR policy advice

Employee relations

Data analysis

Tools

Aurion HRMIS

Job description

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 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.

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 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 key duties of the position include:

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

Eligibility

Qualifications

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