• Fantastic Leadership Position
• Two RDO’s (Rostered Day Off) per month
• Full-time, permanent
• Salary: EBA Level 4.1 ($82,600.08 + Super)
• Location: Altona

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and operating machinery?

Are you compassionate by nature?

What we do

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is a not-for-profit, purpose driven organisation - and we give effect to that purpose through our staff.

We take pride in the quality of our team. We are committed to the development of our team and foster a dynamic and people centred work culture that is dedicated to fulfilling our vision.

We are a business that truly live and breathe our values of integrity, compassion, respect and sustainability, and our team genuinely cares for and supports one another.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide hands on leadership to staff employed within our Burial Services team and carries with it an opportunity to positively impact the community.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the burial operations team in the on-going delivery of cemetery services to GMCT customers and stakeholders
• Develop and implement team and individual coaching and development opportunities
• Ensure that services delivered are effective, efficient, customer focused, and consistent with GMCT’s strategic objectives
• Resource allocation and scheduling
• Provide burial services including Excavation, Elevated Work Platform Operation, Shoring, Mausolea internments and grave set up & presentation
• Apply horticultural knowledge and decision making skills to ensure that horticulture operations meet with best practice and are in line with current horticultural standards

About You

• A relevant qualification in operations or other discipline with significant experience with team supervision (minimum 5 years), or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience
• Knowledge of the construction/earthmoving field (desirable)
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to apply these with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven capacity in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of similar services
• Experience in works planning, prioritising and delegation of works

A career with us:

Our people are our most valued asset – we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.

We offer:

• Comprehensive induction program
• Two RDO’s (Rostered Day Off) per month
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Free onsite car parking
• A collaborative team that fosters growth and innovation
• Employees provided with uniform, PPE and Laundry services
• Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their family’s overall wellbeing

How to apply:

Please ensure you include a cover letter as part of your application. We would like to know why you are interested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 5pm Monday 21 April 2025

For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Watson on 0461 336 366

Please apply via our careers site by following the link below:

https://gmct.elmotalent.com.au/careers/gmct/jobs

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This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a pre-employment medical, police check and values testing.

GMCT is a Supportive Employer of Australian Defence Force Reservists.
GMCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - so reach out to us at [email protected]

What we do

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is a not-for-profit, purpose driven organisation - and we give effect to that purpose through our staff.
We take pride in the quality of our team. We are committed to the development of our team and foster a dynamic and people centred work culture that is dedicated to fulfilling our vision.

We are a business that truly live and breathe our values of integrity, compassion, respect and sustainability, and our team genuinely cares for and supports one another.