Human Resources Workforce Officer (APS 5)

Royal Australian Mint; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This ongoing/full-time role requires applying HR policy, data analysis and reporting, with responsibilities spanning recruitment, payroll processing using Aurion, and providing advice to managers and staff to build a capable, engaged workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in Government HR, workforce planning and recruitment.
• Knowledge of APS legislation and policies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing in collaboration with Aurion.
• Administering the HRMIS (Aurion) and supporting users.
• Developing and implementing workforce planning activities.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment: vacancy management, postings, assessment, onboarding.
• Maintain workforce establishment records and position management.
• Prepare employment documents, correspondence and reports.
• Provide HR policy guidance to managers and staff.
• Interpret and apply APS legislation, enterprise agreements and workplace policies.
• Contribute to HR process improvements.

Skills

Government HR

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Job description

Human Resources Workforce Officer (APS 5)

Ongoing/Non-Ongoing
$89,664 - $96,829 (APS 5) + 15.4% superannuation
Full-time

About the Mint

The Royal Australian Mint is a smallgovernment agency working within the Commonwealth GovernmentPortfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate CommonwealthEntity and is listed under the Public Governance Performanceand Accountability Act 2013 (Cth) (PGPA Act). The Mint is alsocovered by the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) (PS Act).

The Royal Australian Mint makes coins and other minted productsto serve the needs of the Australian economy, foreign countries,investors and collectors. We are stewards of a thriving nationalinstitution that showcases our Nations stories through the NationalCoin Collection, and a world class museum and galleryexperience.

The Royal Australian Mint creates public value through a rangeof coining and minting-related activities. We play a key role insharing the stories of Australia by recognising significantanniversaries, events, organisations and cultural perspectivesthrough coins.

The Mint offers some of the most unique career opportunitieswithin the public service, including roles such as:

• Coin making – polishing, laser frosting, 3Dengraving, Physical Vapour Deposition hard coating, chrome plating,dies inspection and collars manufacture.
• Machinery – operate and maintain minting criticalmachines.
• Coin Sculpting – design coins, medals, medallions,and token, etc.
• Graphic Design – design coin packaging materials,exhibition graphics, etc.
• Engineering – technical support and manufacturingoperations.

About the Branch

The Human Resources Branch delivershigh quality operational and strategic HR services that support theRoyal Australian Mint to achieve its strategic objectives, throughits most valuable asset, its People. We ensure that the Mintattracts, develops, and retains a skilled, diverse and engagedworkforce. Our services include payroll, recruitment,workforce planning,employee relations, performance management,complaints and resolution and HR policy development andimplementation.

We are a small dynamic team where members have the opportunityto work across a broad range of HR functions, contributing whereverneeded to support the Mint in achieving its goals. Our team isactively involved in the full employee lifecycle—from attractionand recruitment through to development, engagement, and separation.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling uptheir sleeves, thrives in a collaborative environment, and isexcited by the chance to build capability across all aspects of HRfunction, while making a meaningful impact in a small agency.

About the Role

The APS 5 Human ResourcesWorkforce Officer supports the delivery of payroll services,workforce planning, establishment management, workforce reporting,recruitment activities, and HR advisory services across theMint.

The role contributes to workforce strategies and operational HRfunctions by providing payroll support, data analysis, workforceinsights, process improvement recommendations, and high-qualityadvice to managers and employees.

Working under limited direction, the APS 5 Workforce Officerexercises sound judgement, applies HR policy and legislation, andcollaborates with stakeholders to support organisational workforcecapability and strategic workforce initiatives.

The Duties

The duties of this position include:

1. 1. Supporting the completion of accurate and compliantpayroll processing in collaboration with the Mint’s outsourcedpayroll provider (Aurion).
2. 2. Administering the HRMIS (Aurion), includingliaising with the external provider and supporting users ofemployee self-service and e-recruitment.
3. 3. Support the development and implementation ofworkforce planning activities and strategies.
4. 4. Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activitiesincluding vacancy management, advertising, assessment processes,engagement documentation, and onboarding.
5. 5. Maintain workforce establishment records andposition management processes.
6. 6. Prepare employment documentation, workforcecorrespondence, and reports.
7. 7. Provide advice and guidance to managers andemployees on HR policies, procedures, and workforce practices.
8. 8. Interpret and apply relevant legislation,enterprise agreements, workplace policies, and APS frameworks.
9. 9. Contribute to the review and improvement of HRprocesses, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in Government HumanResources, Workforce Plannin, Recruitment, or a relatedfield.
• Knowledge of APS legislation, policies, and employmentconditions is desirable.

Security

This position requires a Baseline security clearance. Thesuccessful applicant will be required to obtainand maintain aclerarance at this level.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contactKerrie Donnellan on (02) 6202 8***.