Funeral Director Assistant — Casual to Permanent & Transfers

Aged & Community Services Australia; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Buddy training program

Job summary

Mayday, in Hobart, is recruiting Funeral Director Assistants for a 24-hour operation. You will support funeral services, transfers, and day-to-day tasks with compassion and professionalism, adapting to varied duties and a fast-paced environment.

The role offers casual hours with potential for permanent opportunities. Full, unrestricted driver’s licence and empathy for grieving families are essential, along with readiness to work after hours when required.

Qualifications

• Full unrestricted driver's licence required.
• Based in Hobart, travel to local sites when required.
• Available across weekdays with after-hours flexibility.
• Comfortable working in circumstances involving death and grief.
• Willing to undertake transfer work including hospitals, nursing homes, coronial environments.
• Strong communication skills with a calm, empathetic, professional approach.
• Physically fit with manual handling capability.
• Reliable, adaptable in a 24-hour operational environment.
• Willing to commit to 4-5 days per week.
• Experience in funeral services, healthcare, aged care, or people-focused industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral services and support families with professionalism and compassion.
• Conduct transfers and collections from hospitals, nursing homes, residences, coronial environments, and other locations.
• Attend and complete collections from coronial facilities as required as part of transfer duties.
• Support viewings and assist with preparation and handling requirements.
• Assist with cleaning and preparation of spaces between services.
• Ensure compliance with workplace procedures, health and safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Support a collaborative, respectful, and professional team culture.

Job description

Mayday, in Hobart, is recruiting Funeral Director Assistants for a 24-hour operation. You will support funeral services, transfers, and day-to-day tasks with compassion and professionalism, adapting to varied duties and a fast-paced environment.

The role offers casual hours with potential for permanent opportunities. Full, unrestricted driver’s licence and empathy for grieving families are essential, along with readiness to work after hours when required.