Personal Services Australia – Smeaton Grange NSW

Personal Services Australia is seeking an

experienced and confident Mortician

to join our mortuary team at Smeaton Grange.

We are looking for someone with practical experience in deceased care who is confident and competent in all aspects of basic preparation and can independently prepare deceased persons to a high standard for viewing and funeral services.

Presentation is an important part of this position. The successful applicant will have solid attention to detail and be confident with setting features, dressing, cosmetising, hair and final presentation for viewings.

This role will work closely with our Mortuary Manager and team. While the successful applicant must be capable of working independently, they must also be comfortable working collaboratively within a team and following direction from the Mortuary Manager.

Responsibilities

Completing all aspects of basic deceased preparation confidently and independently

Preparing deceased persons for viewing and funeral services

Setting and styling hair

Applying makeup and cosmetics appropriate for viewing

Dressing deceased persons and completing final presentation

Ensuring deceased persons are presented to a high professional standard for viewings

Assisting the embalmer with embalming procedures and preparation as required

Following instructions and priorities set by the Mortuary Manager

Maintaining mortuary equipment,



preparation areas and facilities

Maintaining high standards of infection control, hygiene and WHS

Treating all deceased persons with dignity, care and respect

Qualifications, Licences and Skills Essential to apply for this position

Previous practical experience working as a Mortician or in deceased preparation

Experienced and confident in all aspects of basic preparation

Strong attention to detail and a high standard of presentation

Ability and willingness to assist an embalmer when required

Knowledge of infection control and safe mortuary practices

Ability to follow direction from the Mortuary Manager and work within established mortuary procedures

Career Development Opportunity For the right person, this position also offers the opportunity to

develop and progress further within the mortuary profession .

If desired in the future, there may be an opportunity for the successful applicant to undertake

further study and formal training in embalming , with the potential to expand their skills, responsibilities and career pathway within our mortuary team.

This is

not a requirement of the position ; however, for someone interested in progressing from mortician work into embalming, we are open to supporting that career development and providing an environment where those skills can continue to grow.

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📌 Funeral Industry – Mortician (Sydney)
🏢 Personal Services Australia
📍 Sydney