Cemeteries Maintenance Assistant

About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New Role: An excellent opportunity has become available within Civic Services for the position of Cemeteries Maintenance Assistant where you will be responsible for ensuring Council owned and managed cemeteries across the Shire are maintained to acceptable standards.Key accountabilities include:Performing maintenance, labouring and grave digging duties, including hand digging of graves where necessary at Council’s cemeteries  Performing mowing and edging of turfed areas, tree and garden planting, pruning and maintenance, and construction of minor landscaping works. Planning and supervising contractors in a safe and efficient manner.Performing other tasks as directed by the Cemeteries Maintenance Officer or Team Leader VillagesPromoting high levels of Customer ServiceEnsure all allocated correspondence and work orders are processed For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About You: You will be self-motivated, hardworking individual who has the physical ability to meet the demands of the position. You must demonstrate your ability to operate within a team where there are diverse and demanding responsibilities but can also work with a minimum of supervision when required. You will be customer service focused, be able to accept, interpret and action verbal and written instructions and be organised and able to meet deadlines.As the successful candidate you will possess the following:Class C Drivers Licence General Construction Induction CardFor a full list of Desirable Qualifications/tickets, please refer to the Position Description.Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:  permanent full-time position, 38 hour work week over 4 days (Monday to Thursday ) Weekly salary of $1,148.37 to $1,292.52 (plus 11% superannuation).Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five yearsA working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.Interested?Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit: A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume.Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 11 June 2025 Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.Have questions? Please contact Steve Pellen - A/Group Manager Infrastructure Delivery, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates. Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment processPosition Description AUD West Kempsey 2440

Cemeteries Maintenance Assistant

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Your New Role:

An excellent opportunity has become available within Civic Services for the position of Cemeteries Maintenance Assistant where you will be responsible for ensuring Council owned and managed cemeteries across the Shire are maintained to acceptable standards.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Performing maintenance, labouring and grave digging duties, including hand digging of graves where necessary at Council’s cemeteries
  •  Performing mowing and edging of turfed areas, tree and garden planting, pruning and maintenance, and construction of minor landscaping works.
  • Planning and supervising contractors in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performing other tasks as directed by the Cemeteries Maintenance Officer or Team Leader Villages
  • Promoting high levels of Customer Service
  • Ensure all allocated correspondence and work orders are processed

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

You will be self-motivated, hardworking individual who has the physical ability to meet the demands of the position. You must demonstrate your ability to operate within a team where there are diverse and demanding responsibilities but can also work with a minimum of supervision when required.

You will be customer service focused, be able to accept, interpret and action verbal and written instructions and be organised and able to meet deadlines.

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

  • Class C Drivers Licence
  •  General Construction Induction Card

For a full list of Desirable Qualifications/tickets, please refer to the Position Description.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

  •  permanent full-time position, 38 hour work week over 4 days (Monday to Thursday ) 
  • Weekly salary of $1,148.37 to $1,292.52 (plus 11% superannuation).
  • Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
  • A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. 
  • Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
  • Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

  • A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
  • Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 11 June 2025 

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Steve Pellen - A/Group Manager Infrastructure Delivery, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process