We are looking for a Funeral Director to join our growing team at Tender Funeral Canberra Region in providing meaningful, affordable funeral options for our community. Experience is welcome, but not a requirement; we're looking for the right person, not a specific resume.
About us:
Tender Funerals Canberra Region is a not-for-profit funeral service delivering meaningful and affordable funerals. We also provide community education opportunities to empower communities and build their capacity in the death and dying space.
We are looking for:
A new full-time team member. Part time positions of 3 o 4 days a week may be considered.
We offer:
Above award wages
Good workplace culture
High levels of job satisfaction
The opportunity to contribute to social and cultural change in Australia
A collaborative workplace that welcomes new ideas
Training and development opportunities
Additional salary sacrifice and FBT benefits through our charity status.
The role will require:
Meeting with families to arrange funerals
Working in ourmortuary to provide basic mortuary care, ceremonial washing and dressing with staff, volunteers and families
Transferring the deceased into our care
Booking and conducting funerals




Participating in our community education events
Working with and supporting volunteers
Contributing to a 24/7 on-call roster for support and transfers
To be successful in this position, you will need to meet the following criteria:
A commitment to strengths-based community development
Willingness to work within the Tender Credo
A person-centred approach to funerals and death care
Willingness to work in the mortuary
Be willing and available to contribute regularly to the on call roster for transfers, phones and arrangements
Uphold and contribute to a healthy workplace culture
Proficient computer skills and willingness to learn and use new technology
Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
Ability to drive manual preferred
Willingness to undergo a police check and obtain Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) and Working with Children (NSW) cards
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
Have good communication skills, both on the phone and in person
Being physically fit to carry out the duties
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📌 Funeral Director (Canberra)
🏢 Tender Funerals Canberra Region
📍 Canberra