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 P ublic 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 Finance Branch delivers comprehensive operational and strategic support to the Mint. Its responsibilities include: Financial management - oversight of budgeting, reporting and analysis to ensure sound decision-making and long-term sustainability. Governance - implementation of financial policies, controls and compliance frameworks that uphold accountability and transparency. Procurement - provision of efficient and value-for-money procurement services, ensuring alignment with legislative and policy requirements. Travel services - management of travel policies, booking assistance, supporting safe, cost-effective, and compliant travel arrangements. The effective provision of these services makes an important contribution to successfully deliver the Mint's core business outcomes. About the Role Working within the Finance Branch, the Junior Financial Accountant supports the Mint to meet its statutory financial reporting requirements. The Junior Financial Accountant assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports, and the preparation and audit of annual financial statements and the Annual Report. In addition, they support the delivery of the Branch's strategic direction and objectives. A secondary function of the Junior Financial Accountant is to provide assistance in other areas of the Finance Branch, including contract management, procurement, product costing, inventory control, variance analysis and maintenance of the Mint's Accountable Authority Instructions and chart of accounts. The key duties of the position include The duties of this position include: Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports, including journals and reconciliations. Assisting with the development and maintenance of documentation to support reported financial information. Assisting with the preparation and audit of annual financial statements and the Annual Report. Reviewing accounting policies and procedures, ensuring they are accurate and suitable for publication. Developing and maintaining productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Performing administrative tasks and supporting the Finance Branch as required.
