Manager Office of the CEO

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board in Perth, WA, seeks a proactive Manager Office of the CEO to lead corporate planning, governance and performance reporting. You will provide strategic advice, coordinate policy development and manage relationships with government and industry stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking and the ability to deliver trusted guidance across a fast-paced public sector environment. This is a pivotal position at the centre of agency priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic advice in governance or regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities; ability to make informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership with a focus on accountability, collaboration and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate planning, governance and performance reporting frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice, research and policy recommendations.
• Prepare and coordinate high-quality briefings, submissions and reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with government and industry stakeholders.
• Deliver media activities, ensuring professional representation of the MCB.

Skills

Strategic planning

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

This influential role leads the Office of the CEO and provides strategic governance, planning and policy support. Responsible for a small, high-performing team, the position oversees corporate planning, governance frameworks, policy development, industry regulation, and executive support functions.

Working across the organisation and with external stakeholders, the role identifies emerging issues, coordinates strategic initiatives, and provides trusted advice that informs decision-making and organisational performance. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) meets its obligations, delivers agreed commitments, and achieves performance targets.

As a proactive and conscientious Manager Office of the CEO, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategic thinking, sound judgment and strong stakeholder relationships are essential. This is more than a job – it is an opportunity to work at the centre of the agency, influence corporate priorities, and help shape the future of the MCB.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead corporate planning, governance and performance reporting frameworks
• Provide strategic advice, research and policy recommendations
• Prepare and coordinate high-quality briefings, submissions and reports
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government and industry stakeholders
• Deliver media activities, ensuring consistent, professional representation of the MCB

About Us

At the MCB, you’ll be part of something bigger than a workplace! Preserving cultural heritage, fostering community connections, and delivering vital public services. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where you are recognised, your ideas are valued, and your impact is felt every day.

Join us and help shape a legacy that matters.

As a self-funded statutory authority, the MCB operates seven cemeteries and memorial parks across Greater Perth.

Our Aspiration; To be a sanctuary for our community, preserving history and culture and providing places for remembrance and connection.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have as a minimum:

• Experience providing strategic advice and delivering outcomes in a complex governance, legislative or regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and manage confidential matters with discretion.

Further Information

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Kathlene Oliver, Chief Executive Officer via email @mcb.wa.gov.au .

There is currently one [1] permanent position available for immediate filling.

Applicants found suitable through this process may be considered for future contract or permanent roles, either in this position or similar ones.

Closing Date: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 4pm

The MCB is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have access needs and require adjustments to participate fully in the application or interview process, require an alternative communication method or have technical difficulties, please contact Human Resources via email @mcb.wa.gov.au.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contactJobs and Skills WA on 13 4 64.

Equity and Diversity

The MCB embraces diversity and believes that the best services come from a workplace where diversity in thought is 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.