Cemetery Attendant – Forest View

Requisition Number: 1383

Salary Range: $66,815.82 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Forest View Cemetery

Application Close Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Cemetery Attendant to join our team. This unique and rewarding role combines hands-on outdoor work, grounds maintenance, construction activities, and customer service within a professional cemetery environment.

What You'll Be Doing

- Assist with the excavation and backfilling of graves, and graveside, mausoleum and columbarium niche preparation, completion of burials and ashes placements, and assistance with exhumations.
- Fitting of plaques.
- Construction duties including concreting, carpentry, block laying, etc, as required.
- Attend to ground maintenance activities through the operation and maintenance of ride on mowers, push mowers, brush cutters and other plant and machinery necessary.
- Preparation and application of herbicides (as per qualifications).
- Report and upon direction, repair damaged or depreciated cemetery infrastructure, and irrigation components.
- Respectfully and professionally liaise with funeral directors, contractors, Council employees and members of the public, cultural and religious groups as required, ensuring a high level of customer service and sensitivity.
- Knowledge of, and access to written cemetery records and maps, able to identify vacant, reserved, and occupied sites, as required.
- Utilise computer programs and communicate electronically as required.

What We’re Looking For:

- Current motor vehicle (Class “C”) Licence with the ability to drive Council fleet vehicles independently between business locations to meet operational needs; or
- Current Queensland Light Rigid (LR)



Class driver’s licence or ability to obtain to drive Council fleet vehicles independently between business locations to meet operational needs, or the ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in operating ride-on mowers, push mowers, brush cutters and any other associated equipment and machinery necessary including the ongoing maintenance of such equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform a range of grounds maintenance and labouring tasks and/or grave preparation.
- Practical experience in use of herbicides and pesticides.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to the public in a fair, courteous, sensitive and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to display tact, integrity and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Some benefits we offer:

- Achieve work / life balance with versatile working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU! Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310 4044 3310)

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Cemetery Attendant – Forest View (Cairns)
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