Grounds Maintenance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Full time
Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Specialist to join our Operations team at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the presentation of our unique open spaces and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

About You
  • You must possess a current Victorian driver's licence (manual preferred)
  • A Certificate III (or above) in Horticulture or demonstrated experience in a similar role is essential
  • You should have the ability to plan and prioritise work both on an individual basis and within the team framework to meet work plans, customer requests and business requirements
  • Well-developed skills in the safe and competent operation of plant and equipment, including safe and competent handling of horticultural chemicals
  • Excellent work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in gravedigging operations and preparation of burial sites
  • Support the Horticulture Team with maintenance and gardening duties, including pruning, weeding, irrigating, mulching, fertilising, mowing, spraying, and planting
  • Work safely and efficiently, adhering to work schedules, seasonal operations, occupational health and safety legislation, codes of practices and industry standards
  • Operate plant and equipment, such as ride-on mowers, brush cutters, and powered gardening tools
  • Contribute to the planting initiatives and projects within the grounds
  • Apply horticultural chemicals according to the seasonal schedule
  • Complete customer requests allocated through the SMCT system within the required time frames
  • Provide support and assistance to other operational teams as needed
About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary of $60,000 - $70,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus great employee benefits, including employee health, wellbeing and assistance programs, leadership and development programs, and plant and equipment training.

What We Offer
  • A supportive and people-focused culture at a purpose-driven organisation
  • No waiting period for unpaid parental leave and only 3 month waiting period for paid parental leave for full-time and part-time employees
  • Discounts at our employee café and on-site florists
  • Plant and equipment training upon completion of a 6-month probationary period

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is an equal opportunity employer and proudly endorsed by WORK180. We care for our colleagues and the community we serve, and require all successful candidates to complete background checks.



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