Electrician (APS6)

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.

Branch Overview

The Engineering and Facilities Services (EFS) Branch is a group of engineering and technical people across two sections – Engineering and Facilities Management. The Engineering section has three teams: Process Engineering, Product & Tooling Engineering and Industrial Engineering. The Facilities Management section consists of staff that provide a wide-ranging facilities maintenance function and a specialised asset management team.

The Process Engineering team is responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining coin product and packaging capabilities, including developing production methods and processes. They provide production support and improvements for all the manufacturing areas via continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean principles).

The Product & Tooling Engineering team provides technical services for the design and implementation of tooling to support the production of coins, tokens, medals and medallions. This includes: the development of master tools, coining dies and collars for the manufacture of individual products; mechanical design support for press tooling, production equipment and machinery; and the provision of drafting services for engineering drawings of coining dies, press tooling and mechanical parts.

The Industrial Engineering Team is responsible for commissioning and maintaining production technology. Activities include machine specification and procurement, commissioning new machines and equipment, upgrading legacy equipment, in-house development of automation and mechanical systems, troubleshooting existing machinery, industrial network administration, maintaining regulatory compliance of equipment.

The Facilities Management (FM) section is responsible for the delivery of the planned and reactive works related to facilities maintenance issues for the Mint's premises. This includes maintenance programs, asset management projects and improvement initiatives that support the daily operations of the Mint's buildings (e.g. offices, gallery and factory fit out, grounds and infrastructure). Activities are managed by ensuring adherence and compliance to all required regulatory activities related to the building and associated services.

The FM section has a dedicated Asset Management (AM) team. They systematically develop, implement and maintain asset management lifecycle processes to the Mint's manufacturing equipment, property and associated operational infrastructure. They develop maintenance plans and schedules to ensure satisfactory condition, function, safety and compliance of plant and equipment. They also update and maintain the database that captures asset data to support decision on assets.

About the Role

The Royal Australian Mint is seeking a skilled and proactive Electrician to join our Facilities Maintenance team. This position is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems, plant and equipment across the Mint site. The role involves working closely with the broader Engineering & Facilities Services Branch to ensure electrical assets meet operational, statutory and safety compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound understanding of WHS and risk management practices, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within a secure and heritage-sensitive environment. Applicants should hold relevant electrical trade qualifications and licences, possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Applications should include a resume and a one-page pitch outlining your experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.

The duties of this position include:

1.    Developing, implementing and coordinating electrical life cycle maintenance including the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of simple and complex electrical equipment.

2.    Ensuring organisational compliance with Australian Electrical Standards and maintaining safe working practices in line with professional standards.

3.    Using industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to understand, use, load and develop programs and identify faults.

4.    Undertaking risk assessments, and identifying, reviewing and maintaining electrical safety control measures to effectively manage workplace health and safety risks.

5.    Consulting on, developing and contributing to a range of projects including electrical upgrades, safety control, and base building projects.

6.    Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to confirm business requirements and liaise on the progress of jobs.

7.    Monitoring trade related work and managing external contractors.

8.    Working with branches across the Mint to prioritise tasks and projects, including machinery repairs, to ensure business continuity.

9.    Undertaking procurement activities to source electrical parts, boards and equipment ensuring compliance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013.

10.  Maintaining records and managing assets through Mainpac and the Facilities Helpdesk to ensure jobs and requests are tracked and managed effectively.

Security clearanceThis position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

QualificationA recognised electrical trade certificate and a current ACT Electricians Unrestricted Occupation Licence.

How to apply

Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Tuesday 25 November 2025. 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

Applications will need to be submitted through the APPLY button.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Steven Shepherd on

Information on applying for a job in the Australian Public Service is available at the Employment page of our website.