Funeral Assistant

seek.com.au; Gosford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Coast Funeral Home on the Central Coast is seeking a compassionate, hands-on assistant to support funeral services and transfers. The role is casual or part-time, offering flexible hours in a rewarding, professional environment.

You will work with a small, supportive team, assist with vehicle transfers and provide dignified service to families. A current driver’s licence and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills and a compassionate nature.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Takes pride in personal presentation and looks neat.
• Calm, respectful and practical approach to work.
• Physically capable of transfers and some manual tasks.
• Holds a current driver's licence.
• Able to work independently and in a small team.
• Occasional evenings, late nights and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist funeral directors with preparation and conducting of services.
• Transfer deceased persons from hospitals, aged care and homes.
• Drive and maintain funeral vehicles.
• Provide respectful support to families throughout services.

Skills

People skills

Compassionate

Reliable and punctual

Professional presentation

Calm and practical

Physically capable

Driver's licence

Independent worker

Team player

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

This is a varied, hands-on role assisting with funeral services and the respectful transfer of people into care. The position is available on a casual or part-time basis and may particularly suit someone who is semi-retired, looking for flexible work or seeking a rewarding role within a caring, professional environment.

Key responsibilities

Assisting funeral directors with the preparation and conducting of funeral services.

Transferring deceased persons from hospitals, aged care facilities and private residences.

Driving and maintaining funeral vehicles.

Providing respectful and professional assistance to families.

About you

Has excellent people skills and a genuinely compassionate nature.

Is reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

Takes pride in their personal presentation and maintains a neat, professional appearance.

Has a calm, respectful and practical approach to their work.

Is physically capable of assisting with transfers and other manual tasks.

Holds a current driver's licence.

Can work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team.

Has some flexibility to work occasional evenings, late nights and weekends when required.

About us

We are a well-established, independent funeral home on the Central Coast seeking a reliable, compassionate and well-presented person to join our team.

Flexible casual or part-time working arrangements.

A friendly, supportive and experienced team.

Varied and meaningful work.

Training and ongoing support.

If you are a dependable, personable individual who enjoys working with people and would take pride in providing a professional and dignified service, we would welcome your application.