Labourer (Cemeteries)
2 weeks ago
BRING YOUR LABOURING SKILLS TO OUR
CEMETERIES TEAM
About the position
The Labourer (Cemeteries) position
carries out specialised tasks as they relate to the operation of a
cemetery.
This position works under general
supervision.
- The base wage rate for
this position is $1,232.68 gross per week, plus 17.5%
annual leave loading and up to 12.65%
superannuation. - This is a Permanent
Full time position based at the Drayton and Toowoomba
Cemetery. - Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your
superannuation. - Corporate discounts on selected private health
insurance. - Active social club – TRC Employee's
Association. - Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access
to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure
facilities with a single membership. - Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- A supportive work environment.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide
confidential counselling services for employees and their
families going through personal or work-related problems.
How to be successful in this position - Success
Criteria
- Hold the mandatory
qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under
the 'Success Criteria' in the
Position Description. - Demonstrated ability to work with necessary plant and
equipment at a cemetery. - Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain plant /
machinery consistent with qualifications held / required to the
principles of best practice and Council standards. - Excellent time management skills to manage competing
priorities in a busy environment. - Ability to provide attention to detail in all tasks
undertaken – at times with limited supervision or
direction. - Demonstrated ability to understand directions and to
communicate professionally with internal and external
stakeholders. - Excellent customer service skills with the ability to
provide timely advice in a helpful, empathic, and sincere
manner. - Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team
environment and take directions. - Understanding of and
commitment to Council's Organisational Value and
Behaviour of Respect.
How to
apply
To apply, please ensure you answer all
questions and submit two documents:
- Your current
resume.
The preferred candidate will be required to
undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical
assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine
occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may
not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined
above.
Visit our website for information on how
to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further
information
Please contact Mark Reis - Cemetery Service
Supervisor - on within business hours.
Closing
date
The closing
date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 21 September
2025.
About
Council
The Toowoomba
region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and
proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into
Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse
townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for
South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new
opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education,
health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth
hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with
Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in
Australia.
Toowoomba
Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and
employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and
passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the
community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We
recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining
skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting
challenges and opportunities to develop your
career.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Labourer (Cemeteries)
- TRC Values and
