Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust - Chairperson

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CHAIRPERSON

TO GREATER METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES TRUST

The Minister for Health, is pleased to invite applications for a part-time trust chairperson position on Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to lead and contribute to the governance of this cemetery trust.

Class A cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper management and governance of Victorian cemeteries under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003.

About the role

The trust chairperson will lead and assist cemetery trust members in understanding their role, responsibilities and accountabilities and ensure trust members actively participate in the governance of the trust. Appointments are made by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Health for a term of up to three years.

Who we're looking for

Applicants should demonstrate skills and expertise in areas such as leadership, corporate governance, community engagement, strategic planning and stakeholder management in addition to executive experience on community or statutory authority boards. Knowledge of public sector accountability frameworks and an understanding of cemetery issues would be advantageous.

The term of appointment will be from 1 March 2025 to 29 February 2028.

What you need to apply

Applications must be made via the Join a Public Board website.

Applications will close on 7 July 2024 at 11:
59 pm.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and people living in rural and regional Victoria. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.