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 Operations Branch is the manufacturing arm of the Mint. It is an operationally focused, multi-disciplinary team, responsible for the manufacture of both Australian and foreign circulating coin, collectable coins, and tooling to support those production requirements. The branch covers, coin manufacture, die preparation, blank preparation, electro plating and chemical processing, tooling and machining services, planning and packing. In addition to meeting production targets, the branch has a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and quality. The Operations branch is currently embarking on a large program of uplift initiatives, providing a great opportunity for enthusiastic leaders to contribute to meaningful change and development. About the Role The Purchasing Officer, in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules, undertakes investigations of new suppliers and value for money assessments, and prepares reports and risk assessments, to ensure the most appropriate goods or services are procured. They respond to a high volume of requests for goods and services and monitor inventory to ensure supply meets demand. The Purchasing Officer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services to support the manufacture and sale of coins. This includes processing purchase orders and developing Statement of Requirements to accurately define the goods and services required. The Purchasing Officer handles complex procurement, ensuring the Mint and suppliers meet their contractual obligations. The Purchasing Officer liaises with a variety of stakeholders in relation to procurement to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services. They support the planning and logistics teams by providing advice and training. The key duties of the position include 1. Coordinating sourcing and purchasing activities for goods and services, including processing purchase orders and developing accurate Statement of Requirements. 2. Handling complex procurement, in particular the purchasing of coin blanks and precious metals, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, the PGPA Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules. 3. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to: a. establish an understanding of requirements; b. provide advice on procurement methods, practices and required documentation; c. resolve issues on procurement matters; and d. ensure on time delivery of goods and services. 4. Preparing written reports, briefs and risk assessments on a range of procurement activities, including investigating new suppliers, vendor management and value for money comparisons. 5. Ensuring demand for goods or services is met through monitoring inventory and open inventory orders in ERP, and responding to requests for goods and services in a timely manner. 6. Evaluating whole of life costs in compliance with the PGPA Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules. 7. Assisting the Planning and Logistics Manager with training team members on procurement, including the use of the ERP. 8. Creating and maintaining records relating to procurement or purchasing activities including inventory, purchase orders and quality inspections.