Job Description
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.
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About us:
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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.
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We are looking for:
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A new full-time team member. Part-time positions of 3 o 4 days a week may be considered.
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We offer:
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Above award wages
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Good workplace culture
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High levels of job satisfaction
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The opportunity to contribute to social and cultural change in Australia
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A collaborative workplace that welcomes new ideas
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Training and development opportunities
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Additional salary sacrifice and FBT advantages through our charity status.
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The role will require:
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Meeting with families to arrange funerals
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Working in ourmortuary to provide basic mortuary care, ceremonial washing and dressing with staff, volunteers and families
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Transferring the deceased into our care
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Booking and conducting funerals
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Participating in our community education events
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Working with and supporting volunteers
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Contributing to a 24/7 on-call roster for support and transfers
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To be successful in this position, you will need to meet the following criteria:
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A commitment to strengths-based community development
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Willingness to work within the Tender Credo
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A person-centred approach to funerals and death care
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Willingness to work in the mortuary
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Be willing and available to contribute regularly to the on call roster for transfers, phones and arrangements
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Uphold and contribute to a healthy workplace culture
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Proficient computer skills and willingness to learn and use new technology
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Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
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Ability to drive manual preferred
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Willingness to undergo a police check and obtain Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) and Working with Children (NSW) cards
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Ability to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
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Have good communication skills, both on the phone and in person
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Being physically fit to carry out the duties
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📌 Funeral Director (Canberra)
🏢 Tender Funerals Canberra Region
📍 Canberra