Administration Assistant / Graphics

OUR COMPANY

William Farmer Funeral Directors is one of Bendigo's most well-respected family owned and operated funeral directors. We continue to guide and support families in creating fitting farewells for their loved ones across all faiths and cultures. For almost 150 years, we have been a trusted member of Bendigo and the surrounding communities. 

We remain a fully accredited member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association and ensure we meet every requirement, if not exceed them. These include standards of ethics, training, premises, vehicles and equipment.

We are currently looking for a caring and professional Administration Assistant/Graphics support to join our team.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

In this position you will be required to assist our team across all areas of administration, specifically supporting in the designing all of graphics/printing/audio visual requirements involved in the funeral planning process. 

You need to love working with people, consider yourself an excellent communicator, have great time management skills, the ability to self-direct and be working towards our common team goal to attain a high level of service to our families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• General administration and reception duties
• Development of Photo presentations and chapel screens 
• Memorial Books 
• Design and printing of all printed items.
• Organising music needed for funeral in appropriate format
• Design of Name plates for Coffins
• Company Social media support
• Establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A compassionate and caring professional.
• Competent administrative skills with an eye for detail is paramount.
• Effective time management and organisation skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Competent computer skills and the ability to learn industry specific software. 
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good personal presentation, reliable and punctual.
• Initiative and willingness to learn. 

William Farmer Funeral Directors is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference and supports families in your community, please send your cover letter and resume via the seek portal. 

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Enquiries may be directed to *************@williamfarmer.com.au

Please do not contact our office directly. 

Applications close 5pm Monday 6th May, 2024. (interviews may begin before the closing date) 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

As part of our recruitment process applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and background checks.