Casual Funeral Director Assistant - Fyshwick

MAYDAY Recruitment Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group invites expressions of interest for a Casual Funeral Director Assistant in Fyshwick. You will join a team supporting families during a difficult time, assisting with care, preparation and coordination of funerals including transfers, viewings and services.

Typical hours are 7:30am to 3:48pm with ad hoc shifts; pay is AU$41.60 per hour plus super. This casual role offers exposure to meaningful, community-focused work and the potential to transition into full-time

Qualifications

• Genuine empathy and compassion for grieving families.
• Professional, respectful demeanor and approach.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotional situations.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently as needed.
• Reliable, accountable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise order of service materials with care.
• Drive company vehicles and maintain a valid driver's licence.
• Prepare and clean vehicles daily to a high standard.
• Support families by transferring loved ones to care.
• Assist with ordering of service materials.
• Assist families and guests with care and respect.
• Set up rooms for viewings and services.
• Manual handling up to 25kg.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Team player

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Casual Funeral Director Assistant - Fyshwick

Funeral Director Assistant (Multiple Casual Opportunities)
Location:Fyshwick
Pay:$41.60 per hour + super

As aFuneral 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: 7:30am - 3:48pm

Pay: $41.60 per hour + super

Casual role withad 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 weekend work, overtime and after hours roster

Potential 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; valid full driver's licence required.
• Prepare and clean company vehicles daily to a high standard
• 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
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks (including lifting up to 25kg)

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.