Leading Hand Cemeteries and Crematorium

5 days ago

Albury New South Wales, Australia Albury City Council Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Working at AlburyCity is not just a job, you are connected to something much bigger.

Every position, every person, every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live and play. We are here to learn, to grown, to achieve and to create genuine connections within our community.

The Position

Supervise and co-ordinate the grounds operation staff at Glenmorus Memorial Gardens and Crematorium (GMGC) and Council's other cemetery portfolio, focusing on compliant provision of funeral services including coffin burial, cremation, interments, installation of memorials, horticultural maintenance and development of the cremation memorial gardens and bereavement parklands.

  • Working 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
  • Flexible working arrangement
  • Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us

We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest. 

Qualifications & experience

  • Certificate IV in a horticultural discipline or equivalent or relevant industry experience
  • Class C (Standard) Drivers Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
  • Demonstrated experience in leading a successful operational team
  • Relevant industry experience in landscape management & design
  • Proven successful experience in a cemetery, crematorium, memorial park, funeral environment (desirable)

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Carry out/supervise grave digging, coffin interment and cremation processes to industry standards as directed by Team Leader
  • Monitor and report monthly on financial performance of the grounds team and grounds maintenance/development works against budget
  • Assist in business plans and budget preparations with written advice and recommendations when requested
  • Supervise and lead the GMGC grounds crew including casuals, volunteers and contractors carrying out regular and periodic maintenance and future development projects as directed by Team Leader

Hours

Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.

Benefits

Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.  

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. 

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.

This role closes on the 9 November 2025. Should you require any further information for this role please email Martin Forrester-Reid on martin.forrester- or call

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