Cemetery Labourer

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Property, Buildings & Beach Services

Title: Cemetery Labourer, Casual - Casual Role, 14 hours per week

$42.71 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation.

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting your personal wellbeing, sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Transport & Assets Division is responsible for a range of functions which support the whole of Council to deliver high quality services to our Northern Beaches bush land, rural and coastal community.

The Property Commercial and Tourist Assets team are a dynamic area of Council that manage a range of properties including; large tourist destinations, commercial, residential and community properties, cemeteries, outdoor dining permits and watercraft storage. The team are responsible for land acquisition and disposal/sale of land, administration of Council’s statutory property responsibilities including road closures, easements, encroachments and caveats.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Free on-site or nearby parking
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment

Our opportunity:

Council is seeking to establish a pool of casual staff to provide support with general landscape maintenance and ad hoc work associated with funeral bookings and burials. Casual staff may be engaged on a regular basis for one to two days per week, with additional days available during periods of team leave.

The key focus areas of this role include:

1. Working as part of a small team to undertake grounds and cemetery maintenance at Mona Vale and Manly Cemeteries, including preparing sites for burial services.
2. Providing compassionate, respectful and professional assistance to families in relation to their cemetery needs, including plot selection, burial arrangements and monument installation.
3. Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety by working reliably and responsibly to protect the wellbeing of the public, colleagues and contractors.
4. Developing the skills and knowledge required to undertake cemetery operations, including learning to safely operate relevant plant and equipment such as a backhoe, and supporting the team across a range of operational tasks.

About you:

We’re looking for a self-motivated labourer, with a ‘customer first’ attitude, to join our Cemetery team. You’ll bring empathy, a healthy motivation to learn, and a strong customer service ethos to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

• Experience in cemetery operations, horticulture and/or landscaping is desirable, but not essential.
• Hold a current White Card, or be willing to obtain one.
• Hold a current, unrestricted NSW Class C (minimum) Driver’s Licence, or equivalent.
• Ability to operate a backhoe, or willingness to undertake training to develop this skill.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.
• Basic digital literacy and the ability to confidently use modern smart devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 2 September 2026
• Expected Interview Date: Week commencing 7 September 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Trudi Seymour, Team Leader Cemeteries on [0403 856 467](tel:0403 856 467)

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070 8495 5070).