Cemetery Team Member

Centennial Park is a place for the living; a vibrant community hub. A place where life is cherished, commemorated, contemplated and celebrated.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, safety focused collaborative team player to join our Operations department in the role of Cemetery Team Member.

You will be a great communicator, customer driven, empathetic and able to handle sensitive situations. 

Working in small teams on a rotational basis and under the direction of the Leading Hand, your specific tasks will include:

Burials 

• Prepare burial sites, including digging, site preparation and completion of final presentation
• Safe and effective operation and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Participate and facilitate additional service requirements including Pallbearing, Memorial Services and other events as required
• Maintain and upkeep Cemetery Gardens

Crematorium

• Operate crematorium facility to the highest standard of care
• Receive and transfer coffins and caskets
• Install and remove plaques and ashes in Memorial Gardens
• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with Centennial Park’s Records Management Policy and legislative requirements.

Grounds and Gardens

• Perform landscaping duties such as planting, mowing, irrigation and general garden maintenance to uphold the aesthetic beauty of the grounds and gardens
• Safely operate groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and pruning tools
• Routine maintenance of assets, buildings, facilities, roads and cemetery paths

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Great communication skills, love dealing with people and be able to build effective team relationships
• Focussed on safety, be adaptable and empathetic 
• A Current Australian drivers license with no restrictions
• Relevant tickets/licences for the operational environment will be viewed favourably (MR license, Work Zone Traffic Management, LE/LF/LL tickets), however all training can be provided

What’s in it for you?

• A culture in which the health and wellbeing of our people is at the forefront of our business, including access to Health and Wellbeing programs and EAP
• Work/Life balance with standard hours Monday to Friday. Some opportunities for TOIL and overtime (weekends) 
• Opportunity to progress through pay levels (Level 1 to Level 3) under the enterprise agreement as competencies and licenses are achieved
• A sense of pride when supporting our customers, visitors and families to provide an exceptional level of service.

To Apply

The full position description is available on our website www.centennialpark.org, on the Join Our Team page via link https://www.centennialpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Position-Description-Cemetery-Employee-Operations-Level-1-March-2024.pdf. 

This opportunity is a permanent full-time role.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. 

We would love to hear from you! To discuss your suitability for the role, please contact the People and Culture Team on (08) 8275 2***.

Please apply online today by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability and motivation for the role.  Applications close Friday 12 April 2024. 

We reserve the right to progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date, so please don’t delay your application.

At Centennial Park we believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success.  We seek applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business and welcome All, regardless of gender, age, self-identification, disability, religion or culture of origin.