SMCT Stories

Discover more about life at SMCT. Meet some new faces, explore some of our locations and dive in to the stories that make our work here so unique.

2021: Better together

Like many organisations, we faced an array of new challenges in 2021 - but that didn't make it any less special.

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Get to know some of our SMCT walking champions

In October 2022, 87 SMCT employees began a virtual journey across Hawaii in honour of Mental Health Month. Here's what they learned.

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SMCT Live Well, Work Well Award winner: Andy McCaw

Meet our Lead Support Operations at Bunurong Memorial Park, Andy McCaw - a deserving recipient of SMCT's 'Live Well, Work Well' award this year.

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SMCT Chairperson's Award winner: Julie Miller

Meet Customer Experience (CX) – Business Support Specialist Julie Miller, whose dedication to SMCT's values earned her the Chairperson's award in 2022.

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SMCT Leadership Award winner: John Marra

Winner of the SMCT Leadership Award in 2022, Funeral Services team member John Marra shares what motivates him to be a strong leader and mentor.

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Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust announces new CEO

Laz Cotsios has been announced as SMCT's new Chief Executive Officer.

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SMCT Empathy Award winner: Vicki Ferguson

Showing a little kindness goes a long way, according to Senior Accounts Receivable Officer Vicki Ferguson. Find out more about our 2022 Empathy Award winner here.

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SMCT Dedication Award winner: Jake Corcoran

Empowering people across SMCT to achieve their goals when they intersect with digital channels is all in a day's work for 2022 Dedication Award winner Jake Corcoran. Find out more about our Digital Channel Manager here.

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SMCT Passion Award winner: Helen Tuton

Horticulture Operations Leader Helen Tuton goes above and beyond, displaying energy and enthusiasm daily. Find out more about what drives our 2022 Passion Award winner here.

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Breaking the bias on International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day (IWD), we took a moment to celebrate equality and diversity by reflecting on the many roles women play to support our organisation and community.

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Meet our on-site osteopath

Our on-site osteopath at SMCT, Tom Peasley provides an essential, free service that we offer our employees to look after their physical wellbeing.

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From pastry brush to painting brush, our hospitality team can do it all

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Hospitality team offered up their skills in new areas and continued to serve our community with heartfelt kindness.

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Too many weeds? We’ve goat this.

When you think of sustainable weed management, goats probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind.

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A day for every mum

Every year, our teams go above and beyond to ensure that our customers are well cared for on this incredibly important day.

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Spotlight on Prav

Program Manager Prav leads the Revolve program at SMCT, updating systems and processes across the organisation. Find out more about Prav and his experiences here.

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More Than a Cemetery: Russell Pereira

‘It takes a unique bunch of people to do what Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) does.'

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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

SMCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on creating a balanced workplace that cultivates diverse views and inclusivity