Multiple Part Time Positions - Funeral Director Assistant (Minchinbury)

MAYDAY Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is seeking a Funeral Director Assistant in Sydney, Australia. You will join a compassionate team to support families through funerals, handling care, preparation and coordination, including transfers, viewings and services, with dignity and respect.

Key duties include organizing order of service materials, driving transfer vehicles, preparing vehicles, and assisting with family support during services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and respectfully organise order of service materials, ensuring accuracy and care
• Drive company vehicles (transfer vans and sedans) safely and professionally
• 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
• Provide compassionate support during funeral services: Assist with the order of service, support and guide families and guests with care and respect, and assist with setting up rooms for viewings and services
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks (including lifting up to 25kg)

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Professionalism

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Reliability

Job description

As a Funeral 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.

As a Funeral 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and respectfully organise order of service materials, ensuring accuracy and care
• Drive company vehicles (transfer vans and sedans) safely and professionally
• 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
• Provide compassionate support during funeral services:
  • 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

• 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

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. We encourage you to apply today.