General Hand

InvoCare; Dapto; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward programs

Induction & training

Employee assistance program

Diverse workplace

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave

Job summary

InvoCare is seeking a Parks and Gardens Labourer to maintain the high standards of our Memorial Park. You'll perform a range of maintenance and construction tasks indoors and outdoors, in all weather, contributing to new projects that enhance our facilities.

The role includes burial duties on occasion and rotating cremation duties, with a strong focus on safety, respectful service to grieving families, and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual labour indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of heavy lifting and general maintenance duties.
• Customer-focused with sensitivity to grieving people and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Memorial Park across the grounds.
• Carry out general maintenance and construction tasks as required.
• Participate in burial duties when required.
• Assist with cremation duties on a rotating roster.

Skills

Manual labour

People skills

Adaptability

Job description

InvoCare is an industry leader within the funeral industry, we currently operate over 300 funeral locations, 17 cemeteries and 29 crematoria, throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and growing.

About you:

You will have experience in and have the ability to perform a wide variety of manual labour tasks, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. You love dealing with people, are adaptable and flexible and take great pride in your work . You will also have:

• Horticultural, gardening or landscaping experience (preferably)e adaptable and flexible
• Have the capacity to perform heavy lifting, landscaping and general maintenance duties for extended periods of time.
• Be highly customer-focused, have sensitivity to grieving people and to communicate effectively with the public.
• A capacity to be at ease working in a cemetery and crematoria environment.
• A willingness to work co-operatively as part of a team

About the role:

As a member of our Parks and Gardens team, you will play an important role maintaining the high standards of our Memorial Park and contributing to new projects that improve the look and feel of our facilities. You will have lots of variety in your day to day work performing general maintenance and construction tasks that include participating in burial duties when required and assisting with cremation duties on a rotating roster.

Benefits of joining InvoCare:

You may not have considered this industry before, but we provide vital services to families that helps them to celebrate the lives of those they loved. Our staff live our values every day and get to experience the gratitude that comes with offering such a meaningful service. The benefits you can receive include:

• Reward and recognition programs
• Tailored induction and training programs
• Well designed and fitted out locations with the latest facilities to assist in providing an exceptional client family experience
• Networking opportunities across the business and with peers
• Birthday and paid parental leave
• Free access Employee Assistant Program
• We are a diverse workplace and equal opportunity employer

*As part of our recruitment process applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and medical/physical assessment to ensure fitness to complete the inherent requirements of the position. Please note that applicants with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.

At InvoCare we are committed to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.