Manager Master Planning

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) are the caretakers of Perth’s cemeteries, entrusted to commemorate the lives of Western Australians now and into the future.  We respectfully help family and friends honour the lives of loved ones and safeguard memories for future generations.

We have one permanent full-time position available for an experienced Manager Master Planning at Karrakatta Cemetery.

About you

• You will have a proven track record in providing innovative plans and initiatives that meet our community’s future needs.
• You are ready to step up into a leadership role, or are already a leader, responsible for developing and implementing business and service outcome improvement strategies and processes.
• You embrace complex stakeholder environments and enjoy using your Master Planning expertise to make the complex simple.
• You will align with our values of Compassion, Respect, Understanding and Integrity.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate person who is passionate about Master Planning to provide a seamless and high-quality service in our beautiful cemeteries. 

The Manager Master Planning will be responsible for:

• Driving the advancement of innovative new planning initiatives and projects through the various planning phases, including stakeholder consultation, preparation of business cases and approvals for funding and procurement, contract and change management and assessment and review.
• Leading and managing the directorate and developing, implementing, and evaluating planning and operational strategies for the management and delivery of cemetery planning and reform.
• Managing procurement processes including drafting complex scope of works, contractor assessment and evaluation and managing contracts to support cemetery planning and implementation.
• Leading the Master Planning team and demonstrating an ongoing commitment to staff development and the organisational values and culture.
• Anticipating opportunities and trends and initiating change and innovation to enhance product and service delivery.
• Demonstrating a positive and effective approach to managing and implementing organisational change.

Why you want to work at the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board

The MCB is an organisation with heart. Our work has an important role in supporting and caring for the WA community in times of grief. We provide a diverse and purposeful work environment that:

• encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• values self-leadership and emotional intelligence
• provides opportunity to do rewarding and challenging work
• provides flexible start and finish times, within operational requirements
• provides ongoing training and development opportunities
• remunerates you with Award based salary and leave entitlements plus 11% superannuation
• includes employee assistance and wellbeing programs to ensure your physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equity and Diversity 

The MCB embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, youth and people from sexual or gender diverse orientations.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Human Resources on 9383 5228. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. 

Further Job Related information 

For more information about these roles please contact Mr Ashley Maynard, Chief Transformation Officer, on 08 9383 5***.

Please also refer to the attached Job Description Form and applicant information kit to assist you in preparing your application.  If you experience difficulties downloading any of these documents, please call Human Resources on (08) 9383 5***.

Find out more about the benefits of working at the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board at https://mcb.wa.gov.au/our-organisation/employment-opportunities.

How to apply

To be considered for an interview, please submit:

1. Please submit your current CV outlining your work experience and skills as relevant to this opportunity.
2. Please include a covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the work-related requirements in the Job Description Form.

Eligibility Requirements

1. The recommended applicant will need to provide a National Police Clearance prior to appointment that is less than 6 months old from date of issue or obtain one prior to appointment. A criminal conviction may not preclude you from gaining employment.

1. Australian permanent residency is a minimum requirement for permanent appointment to the West Australian Public Sector.

On-line application lodgement

Apply online by clicking on the “apply for job” button.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and pro forma applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Monday, 6 May 2024 at 4 pm.