Overview
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Burial & Memorialisation Technician
role at
Wollongong City Council
.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Salary ranges from A$70,532.34 to A$77,824.07 per year. Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
The opportunity
Wollongong City Council is looking for a passionate and energetic Technician to join our Memorial Gardens and Cemeteries team, supporting sites across the Wollongong Local Government Area. This is a hands-on role in a close-knit team dedicated to delivering respectful, high-quality services to the community.
Responsibilities
Maintaining beautiful and peaceful grounds through horticultural care and general upkeep
Supporting burial and memorial operations with professionalism and compassion
Providing empathetic customer service to grieving families and visitors
Coordinating with office staff to ensure timely, respectful service delivery and customer requests
Operating plant and machinery (e.g. excavators and trucks) once training is completed
Assisting with funeral and memorialisation processes as needed
This is a physically active role requiring fitness and the ability to undertake duties described in the job description, working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will work 70 hours over a 9-day fortnight; overtime and weekend work may be offered based on operational requirements.
About you
You are adaptable, safety-conscious, and able to meet WHS standards. You communicate clearly and empathetically, providing excellent customer service in sensitive environments. You work well in a team, are physically fit, and able to perform manual labour and operate equipment safely. You are committed to maintaining the dignity and presentation of our Cemeteries and Memorial Gardens facilities.
Find out more about our Memorial Gardens and Cemeteries here - Wollongong Memorial Gardens
Why Wollongong City Council
True work-life balance
Flexible options, hybrid work, flex-time, and rostered days off.
Great working conditions
35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off.
Growth opportunities and recognition
Generous leave provisions
Five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and long service leave after five years.
Health, safety, and wellbeing
Wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance Program, health checks, vaccinations, and gym discounts.
A vibrant social culture
Social Club, trivia nights, and Christmas events.
Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 20 October 2025
Internally this position is known as Technician- Memorial Gardens & Cemeteries
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process including reference, identity and medical checks, and may include a Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Learn more and apply on Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
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📌 Burial & Memorialisation Technician
🏢 Wollongong City Council
📍 Wollongong