Job Description

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.

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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.

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The Role

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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.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Assisting with funeral services and supporting families with professionalism and compassion
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- Conducting transfers and collections from hospitals, nursing homes, private residences, coronial environments, and other locations during business hours and occasionallyafter hours.
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- Attending and completing collections from coronial facilities as required as part of transfer duties
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- Supporting viewings and assisting with preparation and handling requirements as needed
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- Assisting with cleaning and preparation of spaces between services
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- Ensuring compliance with workplace procedures, health and safety standards, and quality expectations
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- Supporting a collaborative, respectful, and professional team culture
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About You

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Essential:

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- Full unrestricted driver's licence
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- Based in Hobart, but happy to travel to other local sites when required.
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- Full availability across weekdays, with flexibility for after-hours work where required
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- Comfortable working in circumstances involving death and grief
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- Comfortable undertaking transfer work including collections from hospitals, nursing homes, and coronial environments
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- Ability to manage the emotional aspects of transfer work, including exposure to sensitive situations and deceased persons
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- Strong communication skills with a calm, empathetic, and professional approach
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- Physically fit and capable of manual handling requirements
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- Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working within a 24-hour operational environment
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- Ability to commit to a minimum of 4–5 days per week
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Desirable:

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- Previous experience in funeral services, healthcare, aged care, community services, or other people-focused industries
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- Experience in customer-facing or emotionally sensitive environments
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- Availability for optional weekend after-hours work
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What's On Offer?

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- Competitive hourly rate
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- Casual opportunity with potential for permanent employment
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- Structured onboarding with monthly inductions
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- 4 weeks of buddy training across both funeral services and transfers
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- Full-time training hours during the first 2weeks in the office and on the road with experienced team members
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- Buddy support with senior FDAs across transfers and funeral services until comfortable working independently
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- Opportunity to develop a unique and rewarding career within an essential services industry
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- Supportive team setting with established processes and mentoring
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- On-site parking available
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- Optional overtime opportunities
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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