Casual Funeral Director Assistant

About the role

Mayday Recruitment is recruiting, on behalf of a funeral services organisation, a casual Funeral Director's Assistant based in Tullamarine. The role supports families during some of the most important and emotional moments of their lives, assisting with the care, preparation and coordination of funerals, including transfers, viewings and services. It is described as meaningful, community-focused work requiring empathy, professionalism and emotional resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and respectfully organise order of service materials, ensuring accuracy and care
• Drive company vehicles (transfer vans and sedans) safely and professionally
• Prepare and clean company vehicles daily to a high standard
• Support families by transferring their loved ones from hospitals, nursing homes and private residences into the clients' care
• Assist with the order of service and set up rooms for viewings and services
• Support and guide families and guests with care and respect during funeral services
• Be physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 25kg

Required profile

• Full unrestricted driver's licence
• Based in Tullamarine, with willingness to travel to other local sites when required
• Full availability across weekdays, with flexibility for after-hours work where required
• Comfortable working in circumstances involving death and grief, and able to manage the emotional aspects of transfer work
• Strong communication skills, with a calm, empathetic and professional approach
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling requirements
• Empathetic, reliable, accountable, team-oriented and able to work independently