Cemetery Compliance & Monument Safety Officer

Shoalhaven City Council; Worrigee; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

9-day fortnight (outdoor staff)

Flexitime for indoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Professional development

Fitness Passport and EAP

Novated lease

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a qualified professional to ensure the safety, compliance and integrity of cemeteries, monuments and related infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager - Bereavement Services, you will conduct inspections, manage risks, coordinate maintenance and keep accurate records.

You will work with families, funeral directors and contractors, uphold WHS requirements, and ensure compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, asset inspection or cemetery operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of cemetery management legislation and standards is desirable.
• Ability to assess structural stability and risk (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of monuments, cemetery infrastructure and trees to identify safety risks and compliance issues.
• Assess and manage risks, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and implement make-safe measures.
• Maintain cemetery registers, inspection records, compliance documentation and the PlotBox database.
• Coordinate monument applications, approvals and construction inspections with masons and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and Council policies relating to cemetery operations and monument safety.
• Liaise professionally with families, funeral directors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Safety inspections

Stakeholder liaison

Record keeping

WHS compliance

Communication

Education

Certificate III Stonemasonry/Construction

Job description

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a qualified professional to ensure the safety, compliance and integrity of cemeteries, monuments and related infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager - Bereavement Services, you will conduct inspections, manage risks, coordinate maintenance and keep accurate records.

You will work with families, funeral directors and contractors, uphold WHS requirements, and ensure compliance with legislation.