Specialised Labourer - Cemetery

$67,030 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Infrastructure Operations and Delivery
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

Join our committed team at the Cemetery as a Plant Operator/Labourer, where you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the maintenance of a unique and invaluable community asset and contribute to the beauty and tranquillity of our surroundings.  

As an essential part of this role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of performing burial preparation tasks, ensuring a respectful and dignified final resting place for loved ones. Operating a diverse range of equipment and machinery, from mowers and slashers to forklifts and hydraulic mobile platforms, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining our pristine environment. Engage in various horticultural activities, including gardening, pruning, landscaping, and more, as you play a pivotal role in maintaining the pristine environment of our cemetery. 

About You

• Possession of current Class 'C' and 'HR' Licence is essential.  
• Possession of a Construction Industry General Safety Induction Card.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation and basic maintenance of relevant items of plant.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and improvement of parks, streetscape, landscape and horticultural environments. 
• Ability to work within a team environment and under general supervision. 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with a variety of internal and external parties. 
• Physical capability to perform labouring tasks that may involve strenuous activity, repetitive actions and working in an outdoors environment exposed to natural elements.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, and Tablets to log and update tasks, JSAs and electronic timesheets.
• Demonstrated high level of ability to plan and schedule tasks.
• A Certificate II or higher in a Horticultural related field, a Chainsaw Ticket and Herbicide Operator Ticket (AC/DC) will be highly regarded. 

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1208. 

Applications close on Monday 20th January 2025, at 11:30 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.