Independent Doctor for Cremation Certification (Brisbane)

Bare Funeral Group Pty Ltd; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Growth and career development

Friendly, supportive environment

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Bare is seeking a registered medical practitioner to attend our Brisbane Operations site on a contract basis to conduct external examinations of deceased persons and issue the Form 4 - Permission to Cremate certificate prior to cremation.

This flexible, casual contractor engagement is arranged around your schedule with Bare's Operations team. The role requires Brisbane-based availability and an independent doctor designation under Cremations Act 2003.

Qualifications

• Current, unconditional AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.
• Eligible to act as an independent doctor under the Cremations Act 2003.
• Comfortable conducting external examinations of deceased persons.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working around bereaved families and funeral operations.
• Based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Attend Bare's Brisbane Operations site to conduct an external examination of the deceased
• Review the cause of death certificate and supporting documentation
• Complete and sign the Permission to Cremate (Form 4, Cremations Act 2003), confirming there is no risk to cremator operation and no other bar to cremation.
• Removal of pacemaker devices if no mortician is available.
• Raise any concerns or irregularities with Bare's Operations team promptly, referring to the Coroner where required
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation for each case

Skills

AHPRA registration

Independent doctor eligibility

External examinations of deceased

Detail-oriented

Bereaved families handling

Job description

Bare is seeking a registered medical practitioner to attend our Brisbane Operations site on a contract basis to conduct external examinations of deceased persons and issue the Form 4 - Permission to Cremate certificate prior to cremation.

This flexible, casual contractor engagement is arranged around your schedule with Bare's Operations team. The role requires Brisbane-based availability and an independent doctor designation under Cremations Act 2003.