Councils Cemetery team are currently seeking a dedicated Leading Hand to join the cemetery operations. If you are passionate about maintaining high work standards and being a part of a proactive team that contribute to your community, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Position details

Full Time

Job Number: R2634

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 12 June 2025

About the Opportunity
Join our small team as a Cemetery Leading Hand, where you'll lead and coordinate operations, provide compassionate service to our community, and contribute to maintaining an attractive outdoor space through gardening and greening, all while working in a supportive environment

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

Current Drivers Licence with a medium rigid (MR) endorsement.

A high level understanding and ability to undertake horticultural practices as required in a Cemetery environment.

Eye for detail and passion for our gardens and open spaces to thrive all year-round and be enthusiastic about having a variety of responsibilities

Effective time management and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are crucial.

This work is physical, so a good level of health and fitness is required.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 4 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $72,599 to $77,343 per annum includes allowances plus statutory superannuation and leave loading.

Candidates viewing via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit Councils Career’s page by following this link- https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Current-Job-Vacancies to view a copy of the Position Description and application form that is a requirement to apply for this role.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

9 Day fortnight

Purchase additional leave

Annual wage increase and end-of-band bonus payment.

Financial support is available to obtain competencies and licences.

Discounted Health Insurance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Free Counselling services for employees and immediate family members

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

A completed Job Application Form

A resume

A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.