AddressFuneral Director’s assistant (FDA)
Based in Dromana, we are the Southern Peninsula's only independent funeral company; strongly dedicated to caring for families who value continuity of care, personal attention, and consideration in their time of need.
We are currently seeking an assistant, to join our team on a casual basis with the view to permanent part time if applicable.
Previous experience is preferred but not essential. The role requires a self-directed individual, able to coordinate a variety of tasks to deliver excellent service for our families whilst working alongside other team members.
The Role includes:
- Learning/applying procedures and protocols for assisting at funerals,
- Driving our Hearse and other vehicles,
- Transfer of deceased from hospitals, aged care facilities or private homes,
- Assist in the mortuary, washing and dressing deceased persons,
- Coffin trimming and preparation,
- Safe handling of heavy objects and OH&S procedures. (Able to assist with all manual handling associated with working in a funeral home such as lifting or moving coffins, church trolleys, large arrangements of flowers, etc.)
- Other general duties including cleaning funeral home and vehicles.
Personal Attributes required:
- A caring personality,
- The ability to demonstrate discretion and empathy with client families,
- Excellent communication and organisational skills,
- The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team,
- Physical, mental, and emotional ability to perform standard industry tasks,
- Good attention to detail.
Training is provided and involves:
Theory via an online leaning course (ongoing development studies required), and practical in-house training.
The successfulapplicant – would be:
- Well-groomed,
- Calm and confident,
- Able to think on their feet and problem solve,
- Self-motivated and willing to undertake training,
- Able to show compassion around grieving families.
Other Considerations required:
- A valid Victorian/(Australian) drivers’ licence.
- No traffic infringements/vehicle accidents/claims in the past five years?
- Willingness to undergo a medical check.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter detailing why you believe you would be suitable for this position together with an up-to-date resume to: ******@mpfunerals.com.au
