Mayday is partnering with a respected organisation within the funeral services sector to recruit Funeral Director Assistants (FDAs) in Hobart. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, service-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in a sensitive and meaningful environment supporting families during important moments in their lives. As a 24-hour operation, this position offers varied and meaningful work across funeral services, transfers, and day-to-day support functions.

This is a casual opportunity with a strong potential for permanent opportunities for the right individual.

The Role

Working closely with the local team, you will support all aspects of funeral operations, with a strong focus on transfers, service delivery, and client support. This is a multi-skilled role where no two days are the same, and you’ll be supported with structured training and buddy programs from day one.

Key responsibilities include

- Assisting with funeral services and supporting families with professionalism and compassion - Conducting transfers and collections from hospitals, nursing homes, private residences, coronial environments, and other locations during business hours and occasionallyafter hours.
- Attending and completing collections from coronial facilities as required as part of transfer duties - Supporting viewings and assisting with preparation and handling requirements as needed - Assisting with cleaning and preparation of spaces between services - Ensuring compliance with workplace procedures, health and safety standards, and quality expectations - Supporting a collaborative, respectful, and professional team culture About You Essential:
- Full unrestricted driver’s licence - Based in Hobart, but happy to travel to other local sites when required.




- Full availability across weekdays, with flexibility for after-hours work where required - Comfortable working in circumstances involving death and grief - Comfortable undertaking transfer work including collections from hospitals, nursing homes, and coronial environments - Ability to manage the emotional aspects of transfer work, including exposure to sensitive situations and deceased persons - Strong communication skills with a calm, empathetic, and professional approach - Physically fit and capable of manual handling requirements - Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working within a 24-hour operational environment - Ability to commit to a minimum of 4–5 days per week Desirable:
- Previous experience in funeral services, healthcare, aged care, community services, or other people-focused industries - Experience in customer-facing or emotionally sensitive environments - Availability for optional weekend after-hours work What’s On Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate - Casual opportunity with potential for permanent employment - Structured onboarding with monthly inductions - 4 weeks of buddy training across both funeral services and transfers - Full-time training hours during the first 2weeks in the office and on the road with experienced team members - Buddy support with senior FDAs across transfers and funeral services until comfortable working independently - Prospect to develop a unique and rewarding career within an essential services industry - Supportive team environment with established processes and mentoring - On-site parking available - Optional overtime opportunities If you are someone who values compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and meaningful work within the community, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Funeral Director's Assistant (Hobart)
🏢 MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023
📍 Hobart