Casual - Funeral Director Assistant

Mayday Recruitment; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is seeking a Funeral Director Assistant in Port Macquarie. This casual role involves supporting families during funerals, including care, preparation, and coordination of ceremonies, transfers, viewings and services.

Typical hours are 8.15am–4.15pm, with ad hoc shifts and potential for transition to full-time over time. Training will combine classroom and on-the-job learning in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion essential.
• Calm, supportive demeanor in emotional situations.
• Team-oriented but able to work independently.
• Reliable and willing to learn.
• Physically and emotionally resilient in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and respectfully organise order of service materials.
• Drive company vehicles (transfer vans and sedans) safely and professionally.
• Prepare and clean company vehicles daily to a high standard.
• Assist in the cremation facility with opportunities for training and upskilling.
• Support families by transferring loved ones from hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences into care.
• Assist with the order of service.
• Support and guide families and guests with care and respect.
• Assist with setting up rooms for viewings and services.

Job description

Location:Port Macquarie
Pay: $41.51 per hour + super

As a Funeral Director Assistant, you will be part of a team that supports families during some of the most important and emotional moments of their lives.

You will assist with the care, preparation, and coordination of funerals, including transfers, viewings, and services. Your role is to ensure every step is carried out with dignity, respect, and compassion, helping to create a calm and supportive experience for grieving families.

This is meaningful, community-focused work that requires empathy, professionalism, and emotional resilience.

Typical hours: 8.15am - 4.15pm

Pay: $41.51 per hour + super

Casual role with ad hoc shifts – work is not guaranteed each week

Shifts may vary depending on demand (typically 1–5 days per week)

Minimum shift length: 4 hours

Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional after hours work

Opportunity to transition into full-time employment over time

A combination of classroom and on-the-job training

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
• Assisting in the cremation facility with opportunities to be trained and upskilled
• Support families by respectfully transferring their loved ones from hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences into our clients' care
• Assist with the order of service
• Support and guide families and guests with care and respect
• Assist with setting up rooms for viewings and services

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who genuinely care about others and want to make a difference in their community.

• Strong empathy and a natural sense of compassion
• Professional, respectful, and grounded approach
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotional situations
• Team-oriented, with the ability to also work independently
• Reliable, accountable, and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a physically and emotionally demanding environment

If you’re someone who is naturally curious, brings a high level of empathy, and has the ability to build genuine connections with people, this could be the right role for you.