MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a respected and long-standing organisation within the funeral services sector to recruit a Funeral DirectorAssistant . This is a meaningful, hands-on role suited to someone who is compassionate, reliable, and comfortable working in a sensitive environment supporting families during important moments in their lives.

This is a casual role with the opportunity to grow and progress within the business over time.

About the Role

Working as part of a close-knit team, you will support the delivery of professional funeral services across a range of settings. The role is varied and practical, requiring flexibility, emotional resilience, and a solid team mindset.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with funeral services, includingsupporting services off and onsite (church services, burials, cremations).

- Driving hearses and assisting with transfers, including after-hours, weekends, and on-call shifts

- Performingchecks and supportingcare processes

- Trimming coffins, preparing nameplates, and adding crosses or crucifixes in line with family requests

- Providing occasional support in the on-site mortuary

- Working closely with colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and respectfully

- Maintaining compliance with health, safety, quality, and operational standards

Essential requirements:

- Physically fit and able to safely lift,



carry, and manoeuvre coffins (medical assessment required)

- Comfortable working around deceased persons and in emotionally challenging environments

- Strong communication skills with a calm, respectful, and empathetic approach
- During training, availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week onsite is required
- A reliable team player who works well in high-trust environments

- Current unrestricted driver’s licence
- Initial 4-day induction held in Holland Park (Brisbane)
- Ongoing flexibility required for day shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call work

Desirable:

- Exposure to funeral services or a strong willingness to learn (not essential)

Why Apply?

- Meaningful work supporting families and the local community

- Entry into an essential services industry with long-term opportunity

- Structured training and onboarding provided

- Supportive, team-focused workplace culture

- Training period of approximately 3–4 months , until confident working independently

- Standby allowance applies for on-call shifts

- Uniform provided; candidates must supply their own black court or dress shoes

If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Funeral Director Assistant (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023
📍 City of Gold Coast