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 word 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. 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 Team The Governance and Compliance Team works within and closely with the Mint's Finance Branch to support the organisation in ensuring compliance with the PGPA Act. The team provides professional high-quality governance and compliance support and advice to all business areas of the Mint to enable them to deliver their respective projects, programs, and activities in line with the PGPA Act and related policies and guidance. About the Role Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Assistant Director of Governance and Compliance will be required to lead a small team to assist a variety of stakeholders across the Mint and ensure regulatory adherence. You will leverage your sound knowledge of the PGPA Act to enhance team and Organisational governance capability; and strengthen reference material and refine the Mint's library of policies, procedures and guidance material. You will apply your expertise to deliver key reporting responsibilities and requirements. The key duties of the position include The duties of this position include: Leading and mentoring a small governance and compliance team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Working closely with Mint business areas to understand the governance structures and developing strategies to assist those structures. Collaborating with business areas to conduct audits, review procedures, and ensure compliance. Coordinating the administrative activities undertaken to support day-to-day activities, meeting legislative requirements for records management and audit requirements.
