Assistant Engineering

🌍 Work with world-renowned products and services.

🕒 6-month contract with flexible hours.

💰 Competitive salary of $75,348 base, plus Super (FTE)!

About Us:

Welcome to The Perth Mint, where golden career opportunities await. 

The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for over 125 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world. 

There’s no organisation quite like it, with a variety of roles available, from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians. 

Foster your fascination and pride in our work. Get inspired every day by the world-class precious metal products we work together to refine, design, produce and then distribute all over the globe. Connect to the rich history of our industry in a workplace firmly rooted in the present — as leaders in sustainability and inclusion.

At The Perth Mint, you’ll be supported in a diverse team where differences are celebrated and your well-being matters — striking the right work-life balance with compassionate team benefits. And if your career goals change, you’ll be empowered to change roles with training and internal mobility.

We value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQI+ communities, culturally diverse groups, youth, and seniors. If you need accommodations, please contact recruitment@perthmint.com.

The Opportunity:

A six-month, full-time position is available at our Refinery site, ideally commencing in early December. This role provides essential administrative and secretarial support to the Refinery Engineering team during a particularly active period of project delivery. You’ll be at the centre of day-to-day operations, helping to keep things organised, documented, and running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will span a variety of tasks, from preparing supporting documents for Project Engineers and managing departmental records, to coordinating purchase requisitions and handling invoices. You’ll assist in drafting procedures, liaise with contractors for quotes and payments, and work closely with other departments across the Perth Mint to ensure alignment and efficiency. Confidentiality, safety, and environmental awareness are key aspects of this role, and you’ll be expected to uphold these standards in everything you do.

This is a busy, hands-on role that requires someone who’s organised, reliable, and ready to contribute meaningfully to a high functioning team.

About You:

You’re a capable and detail-oriented administrator with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of responsibility. You’ve previously worked in administrative roles and are confident managing documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting technical teams. Experience in technical writing would be a bonus, but your ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively is what really sets you apart.

Ideally, you’ve completed a Certificate III or IV in Business Administration and are comfortable using computer systems and Microsoft Office tools. You know how to manage your time effectively in a fast-paced environment, and your attention to detail helps you stay on top of competing priorities. Your written communication is clear, your interpersonal skills help you build strong working relationships, and your emotional intelligence allows you to navigate challenges with professionalism and care.

Whether you’re managing invoices, drafting procedures, or liaising with contractors, you approach each task with precision and purpose – and you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and employee discounts
• Flexible work options available
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to be part of our wide and active range of Employee Resourcing Groups: Reconciliation, Gender, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Disability, Mental Health and Neurodiversity, and Perth Mint with Pride
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program, ongoing wellbeing initiatives, and workplace community building spaces
• Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right, no matter your background or personal circumstances – please submit your application.

Applications close on 25 September 2025. The Perth Mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check.