Labourer - Ayr Cemetery

The Burdekin is located just 70km south of Townsville, where unspoilt natural beauty meets a thriving rural community right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.  Famous for its abundant sunshine and rich agriculture, the shire’s most important asset is water.  The Burdekin River combined with a massive underground aquifer and the Burdekin Falls Dam make the district drought resistant.

Council is seeking applications to fill the position of Labourer – Ayr Cemetery in the Parks, Gardens and Cemeteries section.  Working within a small team, the successful applicant will be required to deliver a high standard of care and maintenance in the Ayr and Home Hill Cemeteries and provide understanding and considerate customer service to the public.

The key responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of the Cemetery Sexton, assist with the ground’s maintenance by performing mowing, trimming, weed control and general tidying work activities.
• Assist with excavation and backfilling of graves and graveside preparation as needed.
• Assist the public in identifying grave locations and other cemetery enquiries either in person or by telephone.
• Provide exceptional customer service, acknowledging the sensitivities of the occasion.
• Assist Funeral Directors with arrangements and questions, with a positive attitude and demeanour.
• Provide relief duties in the absence of the Sexton.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The gross fortnightly wage for this position is $2,173.51 exclusive of applicable allowances and overtime.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Application Package

Applications for 21/54 – Labourer – Ayr Cemetery should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):

• Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 21/54, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Wednesday, 4 August 2021 at 5.00pm.

For further information please contact the Acting Parks Coordinator – Karl Schatkowski on (07) 4783 9800.