Cemetery Maintenance Operator (Lismore)

**Our aspiration is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services we provide to our diverse and spirited community. Since the 2022 flood events, Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community, to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far, and today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore.**: **We #backlismore careers and embrace those who bring fresh perspectives and unique talents, making our journey toward greater success all the more vibrant and rewarding.**: **We have an exciting chance, due to continued growth in our Parks and Open team, for a Cemetery Maintenance Operator to join us. This position provides key support to the Coordinator Lismore Memorial Gardens and Team Leader in the operation and maintenance of the Cemeteries and Crematorium facilities of Lismore City Council. This is a permanent full time role, working 76 hours per fortnight, primarily based at Lismore Memorial Garden.**: **What we can offer you**:

- **Attractive salary from $56,407 plus superannuation.**:

- **Flexible work options working within operational requirements.**:

- **Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.**:

- **Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.**: **What we trust you to deliver**:

- **The undertaking of burial works in all cemeteries.**:

- **Excavation of graves (mechanised or manual excavation) and operation of the crematorium.**:

- **Maintenance of the landscape, assets and facilities of Lismore Memorial Gardens.**:

- **The laying, servicing and maintaining of memorial structures and assets.**:

- **Participation in natural area revegetation and weed management works.**:

- **Communicate proactively and respectfully, and work cooperatively with other team members and staff.**: **What you'll need to be successful**:

- **A relevant Certificate II accreditation or equivalent, together with relevant work experience.**:

- **Current Class LR Driver’s Licence.**:

- **Backhoe Certificate of Competency.**:

- **WorkCover Construction Induction Card and Chemcert Accreditation.**:

- **A formal qualification or willingness to undertake training in natural area restoration, bushland regeneration or weed management shall be highly regarded.**: **We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us.**: **Applications close on Wednesday 02 October 2024 at 9am.**: **Additional details**: **If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact** **Gabriel Wuyts on 0499 785 794.**: **Prior to employment, a series of pre-employment evaluations may include but not limited to; health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments and reference checks.**: Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r04jp