Burials & Plaques Attendant

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Customer Response ensures the education, safety and amenity of the Sunshine Coast Community.

Burials and Plaques Attendant carries out a key role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day burial and memorials activities whilst ensuring tasks are completed in accordance with Council policy and legislation.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out tasks associated with burials, interment of cremated remains and installation of memorials: including.
• Operate machinery and equipment associated with the function of the position and consistent with the award.
• Plan and carry out grave care activities throughout councils cemeteries.
• Carry out basic asset based maintenance and improvement tasks including painting and minor repairs.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess:

• 30215 Qld – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – White Card
• Current Open Drivers Licence “MR” Class
• Excavator operator ticket
• Chainsaw Operators Certificate
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Licence
• Physical agility and the level of fitness

Opportunity for Career Growth

We welcome applications from individuals who may not yet meet all the qualifications but are eager to begin their career with Council.  We are committed to investing in your professional growth over a 12-month period, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and attain the necessary qualifications.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completition of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• Salary Packaging
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact David Bell during business hours on 0418 886 588.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.