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Cemeteries & Asset Maintenance Crew Member
Job No:
SHELL1352
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
Do you have experience in cemetery operations and compassionate by nature?
Are you willing to apply your skills and knowledge within Shellharbour area cemeteries?
You will contribute to the construction and maintenance of Council's assets, be supportive and have a positive attitude and work ethic. You will have the ability to prioritise daily work activities in a team environment.
This role requires the ability to operate plant and equipment within our cemeteries which includes undertaking daily work in an emotionally charged environment, while understanding the impacts of the grieving process in the cemetery setting.
Some duties include maintaining Council grounds and cemetery sites, digging for burials and set ups for the burial service to ensure our cemetery grounds are well maintained.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
- Commencing salary range from $60,128 - $66,386 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more.
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
Please Note:
- You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Joshua Gettens, Team Coordinator Cemetery and Pavements on 0437 899 326
Closing date: Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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