General Hand - Crematorium and Memorials

Job DescriptionPosted Sunday 23 November 2025 at 1:00 pm | Expires Saturday 6 December 2025 at 12:59 pmThe OpportunityJoin us in this full-time role with family-friendly hours. As a General Hand/Memorial Installer - Crematorium, you will oversee and manage the cremation process, ensuring the accuracy of all incoming and outgoing documentation. Your responsibilities will include the removal and installation of memorial plaques, cremated remains, cemetery plaques, and concrete and granite bases. Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders is a key aspect of this role. With opportunities for training and development, and a supportive team environment, you can help us create meaningful experiences. This is a career beyond expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesVerify the accuracy of all documentation before initiating cremation procedures.Install various types of memorials, including cremated remains, granite, plaques, and bases, ensuring precise placement.Remove memorials due to cancellations or the end of tenure, leaving the area orderly and neat.Clean and handle plaques post-ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) removal, adhering to ACM protocols and procedures.Ensure all equipment remains operational and clean, promptly reporting any malfunctions to management.Operate company vehicles or machinery as part of the position.Conduct and follow the cremation process, from receiving coffin/or casket to the collection of the cremated remains.About YouYou'll be enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment where we are always striving for better. You'll enjoy working with people and working outdoors . You'll also need:A current drivers licenceExperience working in a physically demanding roleThe confidence to independently navigate and operate computers, specifically the MS Office package - Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience in Dynamics is highly regarded.Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.A comprehensive understanding of WHS and Risk policies and procedures.To be comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings, as needed.We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks.If you have any access requirements which restrict you from fully participating in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@smct.org.au so that we can discuss necessary adjustments.For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website: www.smct.org.au.Job detailsPay type HourlyEmployment indicator Cemetery Employee - Class 4 - 1st YearScan this QR code and apply!Download600 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171, AustraliaWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Dayforce respects your right to privacy, so you can choose not to allow some types of cookies by clicking on “Manage preferences” below. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.For more information, refer to Dayforce Cookie Statement.