Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining respectful, well-presented environments? Join the dedicated Cemetery Services team as a Groundsperson / Plant Operator and help deliver professional, dignified care to our community.
About the Role Reporting directly to the Cemetery Team Leader, the Groundsperson / Plant Operator plays a crucial role in preparing, presenting, and maintaining gravesites and cemetery grounds in accordance with Trust standards and procedures.
Key Responsibilities Grave Excavation – Assist in the excavation of graves using cemetery equipment, with hand excavation required in special cases.
Ensure safety shoring systems are used where applicable.
Grave Presentation – Prepare gravesites for burial services with all necessary equipment (matting, lowering devices, surrounds) correctly placed and soil neatly managed.
Backfilling and Maintenance – Backfill graves on the same day as the burial, handle floral arrangements respectfully, and place grave markers as directed.
Maintain gravesites post-burial to ensure respectful presentation.
Vault & Mausoleum Preparation – Assist in the preparation and sealing of concrete-lined graves and mausoleum crypts.
Grounds Maintenance & Gardening – Carry out horticultural tasks such as mowing, planting, watering, pruning, fertilising, and landscaping to maintain the cemetery's appearance.
General Repairs & Equipment Maintenance – Perform minor repairs to cemetery infrastructure and ensure all tools and machinery are in good working order and safely stored.
Public Interaction & Funeral Support – Provide respectful assistance to Funeral Directors and mourners, including traffic control, coffin handling, and general support during services.
About You:Â Current Drivers Licence with a medium rigid vehicle endorsement.
A certificate of competency for excavator and front-end loader.
If you are reliable, compassionate, and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you.
Call Russell Knights on (03)5023 3990 or email russell@prestigestaffing.com.au or click APPLY NOW