General Hand Burials And Horticulture

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Full time

**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. Working in our Operations team, you'll be helping with the maintenance and presentation of one of our unique open spaces in Melbourne's South East. This means a permanent role, with opportunities to grow and learn. At the same time, you'll discover family friendly hours, great employee benefits and a safe working environment.

**The opportunity**
Join us for this full-time role, working with family friendly hours, close to home at one of our beautiful locations across South East Melbourne. With training, development opportunities and real team work you can help us create extraordinary experiences that matter. It's a career beyond expectations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Operate equipment including Utes, Excavators, Trucks, Tractors, Buggies, Scissor Lifts, Bobcats, Front end Loader, Backhoe, manual and mechanical tools.
- Assist the Burial Team with continuous improvement initiatives and projects within the grounds.
- Assist with on-ground queries from the general public (directions, daily services).
- Provide support and assistance to other operational teams (ONE Team approach).
- Play an active role in contributing to the safety-first approach.

**What's on offer?**
You can expect a career beyond your expectations, with personal and professional rewards. Plus, we offer a range of great benefits.
- 16 RDO's per year
- Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs, including free onsite Osteopath
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Plant and equipment training upon completion of a 6-month probationary period - this may include Excavators, Trucks, Tractors, Buggies, Scissor Lifts, Bobcats, Front end Loader, Backhoe, manual and mechanical tools.

**About You**
- You'll be working in a fast-paced, team environment where we are always striving for better. You'll enjoy working with people, and working outdoors. You'll also need:

- Current Australian driver's licence (manual would be advantageous)
- Current MR licence and machinery tickets preferred
- Well-developed skills in the safe and competent operation of plant and equipment
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and as an individual
- Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet work plans, customer requests and business requirementsProficient computer skills
- SMCT is an equal opportunity employer, a Diversity Council Australia Member, a member of the Australian Disability Network and are proudly endorsed by WORK180, in our ongoing commitment to raising workplace standards for all. _

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