3D Digital Engraver Trainee

🌍 Work with world-renowned products and services.

🕒 36-month contract with full-time hours

💰 Competitive salary of $65,000 per annum as a base salary

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.

Join our Tool and Die Team and embark on a 3-year Traineeship designed to help you grow professionally while contributing to meaningful and creative work. We’re offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in digital engraving and precision tooling!

You will learn to manufacture production tooling (Master tooling and or Production Dies) for the coining of coins, tokens, medallions and collectables by interpreting 2D media and creating 3D digital models.

Key Competencies We’ve Looking For : 

• Strong attention to detail – You take pride in getting things right
• Excellent hand-eye coordination – You’re precise and efficient in task execution
• Time management skills – You can prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
• Team player – You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with others

Skills you will gain after the Successful Traineeship (3 years) :

• Construct 3D electronic computer models with the use of CarveCo Professional software, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator as per final artwork specifications provided by the marketing design studio.
• Convert 3D models into C.N.C machining files, once approval has been received.
• Setup and engrave Master Tooling and direct cut production dies on CNC mechanical engraving machine and Laser engraving machines.
• Archive and retrieve plaster sculptures, electronic 3D files and production Artwork as and when required.
• Scan externally produced plasters with a 3D laser scanner and convert into a 3D computer file before importing/merging into an Art Cam electronic model.
• Inspect all completed master tooling to ensure both aesthetic and technical specifications have been attained to the required standards. 

Our benefits:

• Flexible work including purchased leave and leave at half pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salaries and employee discounts
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Salary sacrifice – superannuation contributions.

So go on, make your mark. If you are excited by this role and want to join the team at the iconic Perth Mint, apply today. Part-time and flexible arrangements will be considered on an individual basis. 

Applications close on 16 August 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.