Job Overview:We are a qualified, multicultural, and multilingual funeral service provider based in Sydney, dedicated to offering dignified, compassionate, and culturally appropriate funeral arrangements for families of various faiths. We are currently seeking an empathetic, detail-oriented, and composed Funeral Director Assistant with an understanding of traditional Chinese cultural customs to join our team.Key Responsibilities:

- Assist the Funeral Director in planning, coordinating, and setting up various Western, Chinese, and multi-faith funeral services.
- Greet and comfort grieving families, listening attentively and following up on their specific needs throughout the arrangement process.
- Assist with the transfer and transportation of the deceased.
- Assist with mortuary preparation and encoffining procedures (including dressing, cosmetics, etc.).
- Assist with administrative paperwork, government documentation/registrations, and liaising with hospitals, cemeteries, and crematoriums.
- Coordinate with religious celebrants, priests, monks, and masters across different faiths.
- Assist with onsite ushering,



logistical preparation, and driving company vehicles during services (subject to roster arrangements).

Requirements:

- Strong empathy, patience, and emotional resilience, with deep respect for diverse religious beliefs and cultural traditions.
- Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, or Malay, with strong English and Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills (required for handling English documentation and communicating with local authorities).
- Hold a valid NSW Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
- Valid Australian working rights (Permanent Residents, Australian Citizens, or visa holders with unrestricted working hours preferred).
- Neat and professional presentation, strong team spirit, and the flexibility to work occasional weekends or varied shifts.

Pay: $76,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

📌 Funeral Directors Assistant (Fairfield East)
🏢 AUSIA Funeral Services
📍 Fairfield East