General Manager Operations and Communications

Location: Perth

Closing Date: 4:00pm, 20 July 2026

Salary: Level 8 $163,427 to $176,990 per annum + 12% superannuation + parking nearby

Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Position Number: OP01

Work Type: Full Time - 3 years fixed term with the possibility of extension and permanency.

About MyLeave

MyLeave (Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board) is a Western Australian statutory authority responsible for managing portable long service leave for around 150,000 construction workers.

MyLeave supports and values diversity and aspires to build a workforce that is representative of our community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. People with a disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About the role

The General Manager provides management, operational leadership, planning and direction to the team members responsible for the preparation and processing of long service leave claims, and the accuracy and integrity of data supplied through employer returns.  The position provides advice to staff on complex issues concerning operational activities.

Additionally, the General Manager has responsibility for leading MyLeave’s communications to create awareness and information to assist employers with meeting their obligations and construction employees understand their entitlements.

The successful applicant will be an experienced, qualified and committed senior manager meeting the requirements of the position detailed in the accompanying Position Description.

How to apply

If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following in Word or PDF format:

• A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education, qualifications and professional development.
• A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points (other selection criteria will be assessed at interview or by reviewing your resume):
  • Leadership experience in managing and developing a professional and customer focussed team.
  • Relevant experience in initiating and successfully managing improvements in business initiatives and processes.
• Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager).

Further Information

Please contact Jason Buckley, Chief Executive Officer, on 9476 5405 for a confidential discussion about the role.

For further information about MyLeave, please visit www.myleave.wa.gov.au.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Certificate prior to commencement (issue date not older than 6 months). For a confidential discussion about this requirement or any other issues related to the recruitment process, please contact Jo Maltas, Principal Human Resources Consultant on (08) 9476 5454

Closing Date

Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday, 20 July 2026. No late applications will be accepted.