Funeral Director Assistant

MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby allowance for on-call shifts

Uniform provided; black shoes required

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a respected funeral services provider to recruit a Funeral Director Assistant. This casual, hands-on role supports families during important moments and offers growth opportunities within the business.

Training is seated, with a 3–4 month induction and standby allowances for on-call shifts. Essential requirements include physical fitness for lifting coffins, empathy for bereaved families, and a driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to safely lift, carry and manoeuvre coffins.
• Comfortable working around deceased persons and in emotionally challenging environments.
• Strong communication skills with a calm, respectful and empathetic approach.
• Availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week onsite during training and beyond.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• Initial 4-day induction held in Holland Park (Brisbane).
• Ongoing flexibility for day shifts, nights, weekends and on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with funeral services, including church services, burials and cremations.
• Driving hearses and assisting with transfers, including after-hours, weekends and on-call shifts.
• Performing checks and supporting care processes.
• Trimming coffins, preparing nameplates and adding crosses or crucifixes per family requests.
• Providing occasional support in the on-site mortuary.
• Working with colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and respectfully.
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, quality and operational standards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

On-call flexibility

Job description

MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a respected and long-standing organisation within the funeral services sector to recruit a Funeral DirectorAssistant. This is a meaningful, hands-on role suited to someone who is compassionate, reliable, and comfortable working in a sensitive environment supporting families during important moments in their lives.

This is a casual role with the opportunity to grow and progress within the business over time.

About the Role

Working as part of a close-knit team, you will support the delivery of professional funeral services across a range of settings. The role is varied and practical, requiring flexibility, emotional resilience, and a strong team mindset.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with funeral services, includingsupporting services off and onsite (church services, burials, cremations).

• Driving hearses and assisting with transfers, including after-hours, weekends, and on-call shifts

• Performingchecks and supportingcare processes

• Trimming coffins, preparing nameplates, and adding crosses or crucifixes in line with family requests

• Providing occasional support in the on-site mortuary

• Working closely with colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and respectfully

• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, quality, and operational standards

Essential requirements:

• Physically fit and able to safely lift, carry, and manoeuvre coffins (medical assessment required)

• Comfortable working around deceased persons and in emotionally challenging environments

• Strong communication skills with a calm, respectful, and empathetic approach
• During training, availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week onsite is required

• A reliable team player who works well in high-trust environments

• Current unrestricted driver’s licence
• Initial 4-day induction held in Holland Park (Brisbane)
• Ongoing flexibility required for day shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call work

Desirable:

• Exposure to funeral services or a strong willingness to learn (not essential)

Why Apply?

• Meaningful work supporting families and the local community

• Entry into an essential services industry with long-term opportunity

• Structured training and onboarding provided

• Supportive, team-focused workplace culture

• Training period of approximately 3–4 months, until confident working independently

• Standby allowance applies for on-call shifts

• Uniform provided; candidates must supply their own black court or dress shoes

If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.