AddressAt Holy Cross Funerals, we stand as a pillar of support for families during their most challenging times. With a presence in North Brisbane and serving regions including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and beyond, we take immense pride in offering dignified and compassionate funeral services.
Our mission is assisting our families farewell their loved ones with the utmost respect and care. Regardless of Christian denomination, we provide pastoral care and guidance, ensuring that funeral rites are conducted with reverence and love.
What We Are Looking For:
Are you seeking a flexible and rewarding opportunity in the funeral service industry? Holy Cross Funerals is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a casual Funeral Director’s Assistant in North Brisbane.
We're ideally looking for individuals with experience in funeral services, possessing a mature, caring nature and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will exhibit a high standard of presentation and communication, along with the ability to work effectively within a team environment with limited supervision.
If you looking for ongoing casual work and are committed to delivering exceptional service, we invite you to join us on our mission to provide the best funeral service to our client families. With shifts of a minimum of 4 hours and the flexibility of casual employment, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and contribute to our compassionate team.
Key Duties:
- Support our funeral services through the provision of vehicle and transport services ensuring vehicle presentation is always at a high standard.
- Overseeing proceedings alongside the Funeral Director and ensure pre-arranged plans and ad hoc requests on the day are appropriately implemented.
- Working collaboratively to bring the deceased into our care with dignity and respect which can include after-hours shifts at times.
- Embrace after-hours shifts, allowing for personal growth and development.
- Maintain impeccable personal hygiene standards while contributing to a meaningful and supportive environment.
- Enjoy a dynamic team environment where every task is an opportunity to learn and make a difference.
- Understanding of the funeral service industry and its operations (preferred), or ability to swiftly acquire industry knowledge.
- Openness to on-the-job mentoring, direction, and training as part of a cohesive team.
- Professionalism in working with diverse cultures, demonstrating respect to the public.
- Capacity to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a warm and approachable demeanour.
- Possession of a full unrestricted full driver’s license.
- Commitment to aligning with the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Church.
- Blue card
- Police Check
- Annual Vaccinations: Flu Vaccination / Covid-19 Vaccination
Benefits
- Meaningful Work: Employees often find deep satisfaction in providing support and comfort to grieving families during difficult times.
- Professional Development: The nature of the work can foster personal growth and a deeper understanding of life and death. Many opportunities to grow within our organisation and learn other areas of the funeral process.
- Variety: Each day can bring new challenges and opportunities to serve families in unique ways, keeping the work engaging and diverse.
- Community Connection: Funeral service professionals often become respected members of their communities, forging strong bonds with families and local organizations.
To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job button.
For further information please contact
HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter on *******@bne.catholic.net.au
