Crematorium Manager

The Cemeteries and Crematoria Authority (the Authority) is an independent statutory authority established under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2020 to effectively and efficiently manage public cemeteries and crematoria in the ACT. The Authority currently manages and operates three public cemeteries at Gungahlin, Woden and Hall and the Gungahlin Crematorium.

Canberra Memorial Parks is the public face of the ACT Public Cemeteries Authority and manages the day-to-day operations of public cemeteries in the ACT.

The Crematorium Manager is responsible for co-ordinating and leading all operations relating to the Gungahlin Crematorium, with oversight of all cremation services and ensuring that cremated remains are delivered to the Canberra Memorial Parks customer service team.

The position involves developing and refining all procedures related to the operation of the crematorium facility while adhering to requirements under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2020, managing stakeholders and community engagement activities including memorial services and marketing actions.

This position is also responsible for including monthly statistical and financial reporting, records management, maintenance of crematorium equipment, regular auditing of cremation records and Work Health and Safety compliance for the facility.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Proven experience in effectively and safely managing the day-to-day operations of a crematorium facility.
- Demonstrated skills in effectively managing relationships with external stakeholders and working co-operatively in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the proven ability to handle issues with tact and discretion.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the TCCS Values framework, workplace respect, equity and diversity framework, workplace health and safety best practise and industrial democracy principles and practise.

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**Notes**: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**: Please provide a written response to position requirements, at a maximum length of two pages and a curriculum vitae.