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Human Resources Coordinator
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
Full-Time
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Our Transition
The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) is evolving! We've recently reviewed our HR operating model and are transitioning from transactional methods to a dynamic business partnering approach. Our People and Capability team is dedicated to adding value through centralised HR functions that support the entire employee lifecycle, enabled by technology and skilled professionals to meet business needs.  
 
The Opportunity
Are you looking to grow your HR career in a role that offers variety, impact, and the chance to contribute to meaningful organisational change? As Human Resources Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the People and Capability team across a broad range of HR and organisational development activities. This is an exciting opportunity to build your experience in a dynamic environment, gain exposure to strategic projects, and work closely with senior HR professionals. You’ll be involved in everything from employee lifecycle processes and culture initiatives to governance, systems, and workforce capability - making this an ideal stepping stone for someone looking to deepen their HR expertise and contribute to shaping a future-ready organisation. 
 
Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  
  • Supporting employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, performance development, and exit processes 
  • Providing general HR advice and responding to queries from staff, leaders, and applicants 
  • Coordinating recruitment and appointment processes, including screening checks and documentation 
  • Assisting with corporate training and development programs and maintaining related data 
  • Supporting organisational change, culture initiatives, and HR-led projects and working groups 
  • Maintaining HR systems, templates, and tools to ensure accuracy and accessibility 
  • Assisting with HR governance and reporting, including preparation of performance reports
  • Ensuring compliance with Public Sector Standards, Awards, Agreements, and internal policies 
  • Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support HR outcomes 

Check out the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information.   

We have one (1) permanent, full-time position available for immediate filling.  

Why Join 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. 
 
The MCB serves as the custodian of Perth’s cemeteries, providing respectful and culturally sensitive services that honour the lives and legacies of our diverse community. As a self-funded statutory authority, the MCB manage seven cemeteries and memorial parks across Greater Perth, offering meaningful spaces for remembrance, reflection, and connection.  

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 11.5% superannuation
  • includes employee assistance and wellbeing programs to ensure your physical and psychological health in the workplace.  
About You
We consider all our people, leaders and as such, we expect our people to adopt the expected behaviours and associated mindsets outlined in Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. You’ll demonstrate the behaviours and mindsets of Personal Leadership, including lead collectively, think through complexity, sense the environment, deliver on high-leverage areas, build capability, embody public service, and lead adaptively. 
 
To be successful in this role, you will have as a minimum:  
  1. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of a broad range of Human Resource functions.  
  2. Demonstrated ability to maintain data and information accurately and use relevant systems, databases and applications for managing human resource information. 
  3. Demonstrated understanding of policies, awards and legislation related to human resource principles and practices. 
  4. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to support and influence others, including effective negotiation and consultation with a range of stakeholders.  
  5. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively within a team environment and contribute to achieving business outcomes through being agile, curious and focused on solutions.   
 
Further Job Related Information
For more information about these roles please contact Kaila Carmichael, Principal HR Business Partner on 0415 988 210. 
 
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 0415 988 210. Find out more about the benefits of working at the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board at https://mcb.wa.gov.au/our-organisation/employment-opportunities. 
 
Applying is Easy
Select the ‘Apply’ button and provide the following documents;  
  1. your current CV, outlining your relevant work experience, knowledge, and skills aligned to the work-related requirements detailed in the Job Description Form (JDF).  

Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all work-related requirements during the selection process.  

Applications close Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 4:00pm. 

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.  

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Current and valid Western Australian driver's licence, or equivalent. 
  2. A satisfactory National Police Clearance check.
  3. Australian citizenship or permanent resident of Australia as defined by the Commonwealth Immigration Act (if not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at the applicant's expense).
  4. Available to attend occasional offsite meetings outside of regular working hours.  

Other Info You Should Know
Applicants will be assessed against all Work-Related Requirements during the selection process. Applicants found suitable through this process may be considered for future contract or permanent roles, either in this position or similar ones.  

If you have access needs, require adjustments or support to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to the HR Team on 0415 988 210. 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. 

Equity and Diversity

The MCB values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that the best outcomes come from a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, respected, and encouraged every day. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workforce and strongly encourage applications from: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, young people, people of diverse sexualities and gender identities.   

Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive! 

Human Resources Coordinator
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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