Funeral Directors Assistant / Mortuary Assistant

The role of a Funeral Assistant is vitally important to ensure the professionalism and high-quality standard that Alex Gow Funerals takes pride in delivering to the families and communities of Brisbane. This opportunity allows you to work with a passionate and multi-skilled team of professionals that embrace the funeral service industry.

Although no previous industry experience is needed, the successful applicant will require:

• Skills in people/relationship management.
• Be a sensible, good natured person with a high level of fitness and able to work in a team environment.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, especially with the elderly members of the community.
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• The ability to work professionally with a wide variety of people and cultures, showing respect and empathy.
• Be outcome focused.
• Excellent attention to detail.

The role involves:

• Setting up for the funeral services at a variety of venues.
• Providing support to our Funeral Arrangers and assisting them before, during and after the funeral service as required.
• Provide mortuary assistance.
• Learning to prepare the deceased.
• Helping to dress and casket deceased.
• Providing a transfer service for the deceased, from home or hospital, through to our client's care (including after hours and weekends).
• Trimming and preparing caskets.
• Cleaning of Premises including Vacuuming, Sanitising & Mopping.
• Maintenance of Grounds and Building.
• Assist with detailing company hearses and transfer vehicles for a first class presentation.
• General assistance around the funeral home.

This job includes working on an after-hours roster - approx 1 week in every 3 or 4 including weekends and public holidays.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo our pre-employment process, which includes a Police Check, and a full Medical Disclosure.

The position is based in Geebung, Brisbane.

This is a FULL-TIME position.

This position is perfect for someone looking to be a part of a great team.

Please Note: only those candidates successful in securing an interview will be contacted.

Please follow instructions below

Please apply to:

The HR manager

463 Newman Road

Geebung 4034.