Northern Beaches Council

Team Leader, Cemeteries

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Property, Buildings & Beach Services

Title: Team Leader, Cemeteries, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $98787.69 to $114807.35 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

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 Property, Buildings, and Beach Services Business Unit is responsible for the management of Northern Beaches Council’s extensive property portfolio, as well as the delivery of lifeguarding and beach safety services along our stunning coastline. This unit encompasses a wide range of services including Building Assets, Facilities Management, Property Management & Commercial, and Beach Services. Our aim is to ensure the effective and sustainable use of Council’s assets, providing high-quality facilities and safe, enjoyable beach experiences for our community.

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 -

• Rostered days off scheme 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment 

Our opportunity:

The key focus areas of this role include: 

1. Manage and oversee all aspects of cemetery operations, including grounds maintenance, burial services, customer service, and administrative tasks.
2. Work closely with families to provide compassionate and professional assistance in all aspects of their cemetery needs, including plot selection, burial arrangements, and monument installation.
3. Manage the cemetery budget, including forecasting and tracking expenses, revenue, and capital expenditures.

About you:

We’re looking for a self-motivated and compassionate leader to join our Property Commercial and Tourist Assets Team.  You’ll bring empathy and a strong customer service ethos to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 25 March 2025
• Expected Interview Date: 1 April 2025
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Stephen Venter on 0421 169 055

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.