The Minister for Health invites applications for part-time trust member positions on Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for suitably experienced individuals to be appointed as members of a Class A cemetery trust.
All public cemeteries in Victoria are managed by cemetery trusts under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003. Cemetery trusts serve their communities by providing cemetery and crematoria services and maintaining public cemeteries.
Class A cemetery trusts govern large public cemeteries and have significant financial responsibilities with corresponding reporting and accountability requirements.
Class A cemetery trust members are responsible for ensuring public cemeteries are managed properly and efficiently, and that services provided meet community needs.
Terms of appointment are expected to be from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030. Class A trust members are remunerated in accordance with the Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines.
We are looking for applicants with a range of skills and expertise in areas including corporate governance, strategic thinking and planning, financial management and analysis, community engagement, stakeholder management, communication and risk management. Lived experience and knowledge of public sector accountability frameworks may also be advantageous.
We are 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 and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual people. Adjustments to the recruitment process provided upon request.
Before applying, please read the attached Position Description and Applicant Guidelines.
At the start of the online application process, you will need to either create a profile (if applying for the first time) or review your profile (if you have previously applied for a position on this website). Please complete all questions in the questionnaire.
Applications will close at 11:59 pm on 29 November 2026.
Please email enquiries to [email protected].
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