Compliance & Monument Officer

Careers at Council; Worrigee; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

9-day fortnight (outdoor staff)

Remote working arrangements

Professional development

Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport &

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Novated lease arrangements

Long service leave

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure safety, compliance and integrity of cemeteries, monuments and related infrastructure. You will conduct inspections, manage risks, maintain records and coordinate monument applications, working closely with families and funeral directors.

Applicants must hold a Certificate III in related field, WHS cards, and a MR licence, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards relating to cemetery management and monument safety.
• Ability to assess structural stability (training can be provided).
• Experience working with families, funeral directors and other stakeholders in bereavement services.
• Strong record keeping, reporting and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in a sensitive environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices and WHS requirements.
• Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover).
• Class MR Driver's Licence.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.

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, liaise with monument 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

Stakeholder management

Record keeping

Communication

WHS knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Stonemasonry/Construction/Building

Tools

PlotBox database

Job description

• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens - Worrigee Road, Worrigee
• Applications close Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager - Bereavement Services, this role is responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance and integrity of Council's cemeteries, monuments and associated infrastructure. Duties and responsibilities include:

• 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 appropriate make-safe measures.
• Maintain cemetery registers, inspection records, compliance documentation and the PlotBox database.
• Coordinate monument applications, approvals and construction inspections, and liaise with monument masons and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and Council policies relating to cemetery operations and monument safety.
• Liaise professionally and sensitively with families, funeral directors and other stakeholders.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate III Stonemasonry, Monument/Mason, Construction, Building, or, demonstrated experience in compliance, asset inspection or cemetery operations within a local government or similar environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards relating to cemetery management and monument safety
• Ability to assess structural stability and risk (training can be provided)
• Proven experience working with stakeholders in the management of bereavement services including families, Funeral Directors, monument masons, government representatives, the public and licensees.
• Strong record keeping, reporting and organisational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a respectful approach in a sensitive environment
• Commitment to safe work practices and demonstrated understanding of WHS requirements
• Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
• Class MR Driver's License
• Proof of right to work in Australia

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a practical approach to problem solving. You enjoy working collaboratively with others and are committed to maintaining safe, compliant and well-presented community facilities.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

Applications Close:

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Charmaine Schembri - Manager - Bereavement Services - 02 4429 5***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.