Funeral Director’s Assistant

Multiple Vacancies

ABOUT US

Riverland Funerals is a third-generation family business that has been providing personal, caring, and professional service to Riverland families for decades. Through our work, and as a proud member of Funerals Australia we are committed to delivering highly professional and compassionate end-of-life services. We are an organisation committed to continually improving our standards of care.

Providing truly local service to all corners of our region, Riverland Funerals operates chapels and offices in three major Riverland towns: Berri, Renmark and Waikerie. Please be aware that candidates may be required to undertake their duties at any or all of these locations.

Riverland Funerals also operates and manages Riverland Cremation Services providing a local crematorium for the Riverland Community.

The funeral industry can be an extremely rewarding vocation, as there are few industries that allow you to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives at a time when it matters the most.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Opportunities have opened for Funeral Directors' Assistants to join our team. These are entry-level positions and successful candidates require no industry experience but will become familiar with many facets of the funeral industry.

This role is quite dynamic and would be well suited to an individual who likes a range of different tasks from day to day, rather than a small scope of repetitive work. A Funeral Director’s Assistant is expected to develop competency in most, if not all the following duties as part of a team. On-the-job training will be provided.

Typical duties include:

Assisting in the preparation and delivery of funeral services

Greeting families and attendees at funeral services

Operating and maintaining fleet vehicles and other equipment

General cleaning and maintenance of facilities and vehicles

Transfer of deceased into our care

Engraving and cutting of signs and plaques

Operating video cameras and multimedia equipment

Assembly and installation of small monuments and plaques

Setting up equipment for funeral services, including cemetery equipment

Trimming of coffins and caskets

We are committed to providing pathways for professional growth and development within the team. For a willing and capable candidate, over time such development may lead to:

Crematorium operation

Desktop publishing and video editing

Dressing and preparation of deceased persons

Sale and design of small monuments and plaques

Making funeral arrangements with client families

Celebrant services

Funeral Directing

Multiple casual positions are available. For the right candidate, the position may become permanent.

The role includes some after-hours work and after an initial training and probationary period, the successful candidates will be expected to join our on-call roster rotation.

KEY ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

Well-presented, honest, and reliable.

Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.

Has excellent communication skills.

Comfortable working within the funeral industry, and able to maintain composure in difficult or confronting environments.

Holds a current Australian Driver’s License.

Has availability for after-hours work.

Has basic computer skills at a minimum.

Able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable Persons Clearance.

Prepared to receive vocationally relevant vaccinations.

REMUNERATION

We offer competitive, over-award rates. Casual positions are subject to a loading of 25%.

After-hours work is paid at penalty rates, and there is a daily standby allowance for on-call work.

The company provides vaccinations, clearance checks, uniforms, and dry cleaning.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide a resume (including at least 2 contactable references) and cover letter by email [email protected] or apply here on Seek.