Plaques & Memorials Consultant

Job Description
Posted Thursday 28 August 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Sunday 28 September 2025 at 1:59 pm

About Us
We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you'll discover something new, every day.

As part of our Customer Service team, you'll be at the forefront of creating a positive and empathetic experience for our customers. With ongoing training and development, you'll discover a rewarding culture built on shared values, a drive to do your best, and care for one another.

About The Role
This is a 12 month fixed term contract reporting to the Team Leader – Plaques Memorials. We support and lead the creation of individualised memorial tributes and our Team is passionate about providing the highest level of Care to our customers.

With exceptional organisational and customer service skills, we project manage all plaque memorials, from initial purchase with our Sales Team, to memorial installation.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions and ensure customer needs are met.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Act as a brand ambassador by consistently modelling SMCT values.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately completed and verified in line with company guidelines.
• Track and record each customer's sales journey to maintain a high standard of customer service from initial contact to completion.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client enquiries via email, phone, and mail.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system with attention to detail.

In Addition To This, You Will Have

• A proven ability to thrive under pressure and deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• A passion for achieving and exceeding the customer service experience
• The capability to effectively build productive and professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to deliver multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) capabilities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office package; specifically in word, excel and outlook (Experience in Dynamics is highly regarded)

What's On Offer
We offer a fulfilling career with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Monthly RDO
• Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs including complimentary onsite physio services.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Immediate access to unpaid parental leave and a short waiting period of only three months for paid parental leave, applicable to both full-time and part-time employees.
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Discounts available at our employee café and onsite florists.

Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply – your unique strengths might be just what we need.
We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks.

If you have any access requirements which restrict you from fully participating in our recruitment process, please contact so that we can discuss necessary adjustments.

We're reviewing applications as they come in and may remove this ad early once the position is filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website:

SMCT is an equal opportunity employer, a Diversity Council Australia Member and are proudly endorsed by WORK180, in our ongoing commitment to raising workplace standards for all.

Job details

Pay type Salary

Employment indicator Full Time - Fixed Term

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600 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

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