About Us
We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you'll discover something new, every day. Working in our Operations team, you'll be helping with the maintenance and presentation of one of our unique open spaces in Melbourne's South East. This means a permanent role, with opportunities to grow and learn. At the same time, you'll discover family friendly hours, great employee benefits and a safe working environment.
The Role
Working as a full-time General Hand, you'll be reporting to the Operations Leader, assisting with day-to-day preparations and duties that would include excavation and shoring works, along with any further required Burial duties. You'll be following work schedules, seasonal operations, occupational health and safety legislation, codes of practices and industry standards. In addition to this, you will:
- Assist in gravedigging operations and preparation of burial sites.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Assist with on-ground queries from the general public (directions, daily services).
- Operate equipment including Utes, Excavators, Trucks, Tractors, Buggies, Scissor Lifts, Bobcats, Front end Loader, Backhoe, manual and mechanical tools
- Uphold organisational values and standards of excellence.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Display commitment to safety protocols and manual handling.
- Hold a valid Australian Driver's License with manual capabilities.
- Have strong communication and customer service skills.
- Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
In addition, it would be highly desirable if you had:
- MR Truck license or higher.
- Additional relevant qualifications (e.g., excavator, loader).
What's on offer?
You can expect a career beyond your expectations, with personal and professional rewards. Plus, we offer a range of great benefits.
- Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs, including free onsite Osteopath and regular health checks and initiatives.
- Leadership and Development Programs.
- Plant and equipment training upon completion of a 6-month probationary period - this may include Excavators, Trucks, Tractors, Buggies, Scissor Lifts, Bobcats, Front end Loader, Backhoe, manual and mechanical tools.
- No waiting period for unpaid parental leave and only 3 month waiting period for paid parental leave for full time and part time employees.
- Supportive and people-focused culture at a purpose-driven organisation.
- Discounts at our employee café and on-site florists.
SMCT is an equal opportunity employer, a Diversity Council Australia Member and are proudly endorsed by WORK180, in our ongoing commitment to raising workplace standards for all.
We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks, including proof of COVID vaccinations.
If you have any access requirements to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@smct.org.au.
For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website: www.smct.org.au.