Leading Hand City Cemeteries
Job No:
COG1831
Location:
Southport
- Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 Hours
- Salary: From $2,655.96 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances + plus superannuation
- Position Brief - Leading Hand City Cemeteries
About the team
City of Gold Coast manages eight cemeteries across the City, and this role will be part of a team providing a vital and valued service to the community.
About the role
We are seeking a Leading Hand City Cemeteries to lead and support a small operational team delivering cemetery services across the City. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating daily activities, overseeing interment operations and memorial works, maintaining site presentation standards, and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and with compassion.
Working across multiple cemetery locations, you will play an important role in supporting staff, coordinating contractors, maintaining operational records, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
For further information on the position responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Position Brief.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience leading or supervising operational field-based teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities.
- Experience working safely and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage respectfully with bereaved families, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
- The ability to provide coaching, guidance and support to team members.
- Experience undertaking administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records using tablets, computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment across multiple locations.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
- A stable working environment with job security
- A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (of no more than one page) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Carly Barnes
Contact Email cbarnes@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 21st June @ 11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.