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 workplace 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
Opportunity 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.
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📌 Funeral Director'S Assistant (Hobart)
🏢 MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023
📍 Hobart