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 apply to:

The HR manager

463 Newman Road

Geebung 4034.