Cemetery Grounds & Burial Operations Specialist

Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two RDOs per month

Free onsite parking

Training and development

Uniform & laundry service

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is seeking a Cemetery Operations Groundsperson - Burial based in Fawkner, VIC. This full-time, permanent role supports families and end-to-end burial and cremation processes under GMCT policy.

You will assist with grave setup, site location checks, and operate equipment, with two rostered days off per month and a focus on safety and customer service. Training will be provided on commencement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar or comparable role.
• Excavator licence is desirable.
• Backhoe is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safe manual handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with day-to-day operations such as grave set up and presentation.
• Identify and check accurately the location of a grave site.
• Operate tractor trailer.
• Assist families and stakeholders with on-ground queries.
• Ensure that all burials and cremations occur as per GMCT policy.

Skills

Demonstrated experience in a similar,

Strong communication and interpersonal

Manual handling safety

Multilingual skills desirable

Tools

Excavator licence (desirable)

Backhoe (desirable)

Job description

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is seeking a Cemetery Operations Groundsperson - Burial based in Fawkner, VIC. This full-time, permanent role supports families and end-to-end burial and cremation processes under GMCT policy.

You will assist with grave setup, site location checks, and operate equipment, with two rostered days off per month and a focus on safety and customer service. Training will be provided on commencement.