Funeral Assistant

Rosebud Funerals; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career progression

Supportive team

Uniforms provided

Overtime pay

Flexible rostering

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rosebud Funerals in Victoria is seeking a compassionate Funeral Assistant to join our close-knit team. You’ll be involved in day-to-day operations, assist with bringing the deceased into our care, and support families through the funeral process with dignity and respect.

No extensive experience is required; we value attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic. Full training and ongoing support are provided, with opportunities to progress within the industry.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work in the funeral industry and help people.
• Able to work respectfully around the deceased and families.
• Interest in learning all aspects of caring for the deceased.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running of the funeral home.
• Help bring deceased into care from hospitals, homes and other locations.
• Care for and prepare the deceased with dignity and respect.
• Prepare coffins, name plates and viewing rooms.
• Assist with funeral services, including bearing coffins and driving vehicles.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and vehicles to a high standard.
• Support the team to ensure smooth, professional funerals.
• Learn and follow procedures, systems and standards.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

Funeral Assistant

Rosebud Funerals — Rosebud

We’re looking for a caring, reliable and motivated person to join our close-knit team as a Funeral Assistant.

This is an opportunity to join the funeral industry in a supportive team where you’ll receive hands‑on training and learn all aspects of caring for the deceased and supporting families through the funeral process.

You don’t need extensive funeral industry experience — we’re looking for someone with the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn. Experience in funerals, healthcare, aged care, hospitality or another people‑focused environment would be an advantage.

No two days are the same, and this role will give you the opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the industry over time.

This role is part of our on‑call transfer roster, so you’ll need to be available outside standard hours to assist with bringing the deceased into our care.

What you’ll do

• Assist our senior team with the day-to-day running of the funeral home
• Assist with bringing deceased people into our care from hospitals, nursing homes, private residences and other locations
• Care for and prepare the deceased with dignity, respect and attention to detail
• Assist with preparing coffins, name plates and viewing rooms
• Assist with funeral services, including bearing coffins and driving funeral vehicles
• Help maintain our facilities, equipment and vehicles to a high standard
• Assist with funeral transfers, logistics and general funeral home duties
• Support the wider team to ensure every funeral runs smoothly and professionally
• Learn and follow our procedures, systems and standards

What you’ll bring

• A genuine desire to work in the funeral industry and help people at an important time in their lives
• A calm, respectful and professional manner
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work well as part of a team and take direction
• An open mind and the maturity to work comfortably around the deceased
• The ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including manual lifting
• Basic computer skills and confidence learning new systems
• A current driver’s licence

Funeral industry experience is preferred but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to the right person.

What’s in it for you?

• Full training and ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to build a career in the funeral industry
• A supportive and close-knit team environment
• Uniforms and dry cleaning supplied
• Paid overtime for additional hours
• Flexible rostering
• Employee referral program
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling and support

You’ll work alongside a team of compassionate, professional people who genuinely care about the families we serve.

Our values

• Put People First
• Go
• The Extra Step
• Foster a Team Approach
• Maintain
• Our Business Integrity