City Cemeteries Operations Officer

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 Hours
• Salary: From $2,556.60 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances + plus superannuation
• Position Brief - City Cemeteries Operations Officer

About The Team

City of Gold Coast manages eight cemeteries across the City, and this role will be part of a team providing a vital and valued service to the community.

About The Role

As a City Cemeteries Operations Officer, you will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the presentation, safety and functionality of the City's cemeteries. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the delivery of cemetery operations, grounds maintenance, memorial installations and interment services, ensuring all activities are carried out with professionalism, care and respect.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and is committed to providing a quality service to the community.

For further information on the position responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Position Brief.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, cemetery operations or a similar field-based environment
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining presentation standards
• Demonstrates a respectful, professional and customer-focused approach when working in sensitive community settings
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety
• Can work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to team outcomes
• Is comfortable using technology and completing administrative tasks as required
• Has the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing operational needs

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How To Apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (of no more than one page) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person

Carly Barnes

Contact Email ***email_hidden***

Closing Date

Sunday 21st June @ 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.