Mayday Recruitment is partnering with a respected organisation within the funeral services sector to recruit a Funeral Director Assistant to join their team in Morningside.

This is a genuinely meaningful opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants to build a career where the work they do has a real impact. You’ll play an important role in supporting families and assisting with the delivery of thoughtful, dignified and professional funeral services.

Whether you’re coming from community services, aged care, healthcare, hospitality, customer service or another people-focused environment, this could be an opportunity to take your skills into a unique and rewarding career.

The Role

Working alongside experienced and supportive Funeral Directors, you’ll assist with the coordination and delivery of funeral services while also supporting the day-to-day operations of the funeral home.

No two days will necessarily look the same. You’ll develop a unique skill set, learn from experienced professionals and play an important part in helping families through some of life’s most difficult moments.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing compassionate and professional service to families and clients
- Assisting Funeral Directors with the preparation and delivery of funeral services
- Supporting families and ensuring their needs are handled with care and sensitivity
- Assisting with the preparation, coordination and smooth running of services
- Working respectfully with deceased persons and maintaining dignity at all times
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the funeral home
- Following established procedures, quality standards and compliance requirements
- Working collaboratively as part of a close-knit and supportive team
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and wellbeing

About You

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate,



dependable and comfortable helping people during some of life’s most difficult moments.

You don’t necessarily need previous funeral industry experience. What matters most is your attitude, maturity, resilience and genuine desire to support others.

You’ll ideally bring:

- Experience in a customer or service-focused environment, or a willingness to learn
- A current unrestricted driver’s licence
- A calm, empathetic and professional approach
- Confidence working around death, grief and deceased persons
- Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- The ability to follow processes while responding sensitively to individual needs
- Respect for different cultures, beliefs and family traditions
- The physical and emotional resilience required for the role

Experience in hospitality, retail, aged care, community services, healthcare or another people-focused environment will be highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love This Chance

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career doing work that truly matters.

- Make a genuine difference to families and your local community
- Full-time, permanent opportunity with long-term stability
- Join an essential services industry where your work has purpose
- Be part of a supportive and caring local team
- Receive structured training and ongoing support
- No previous funeral industry experience required
- Learn directly from experienced Funeral Directors and build valuable industry skills
- Develop a unique and rewarding career path within funeral services
- Work in an environment where compassion, dignity and respect are at the heart of everything you do

If you’re looking for a career where you can help people, support your community and know that what you do genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Mayday Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

📌 Funeral Director Assistant (Morningside)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment
📍 Morningside