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Do you know someone who would be interested in serving in the position
of a Funeral Assistant?
Funeral Assistant Casual
Bethel Funerals
Assist in the
provision of funeral services to the local community and actively contribute to
a friendly and positive working environment
Bethel Funerals is
a growing and unique Christian, not-for-profit Funeral Company with operations
across Melbourne. We serve grieving families and their friends through
meaningful funeral services. As a not-for-profit company we donate funds to
support mission, humanitarian and local causes.
Job Description:
An opportunity now
exists for a Funeral Assistant (Casual) to join the Bethel Funerals' team from
our Mitcham (Victoria) Branch. This is an important role that is diverse,
challenging and rewarding.
The successful
candidate will assist in the provision of funeral services to the local
community and actively contribute to a friendly and positive working
environment through a commitment to excellence, customer service, safety, and a
‘can do’ attitude. With an eye for detail and a commitment to Bethel Funerals'
values and quality standards you will exhibit careful driving, assist at
diverse funeral events, respectfully handle deceased persons, and relate
sensitively to families experiencing grief.
Key Job Duties (but not necessarily limited to):
- Collecting and
transporting the deceased from our mortuary to various locations.
- Attending funeral
services, where duties will include welcoming mourners, playing music &
photo presentations, helping with condolence lounges.
- Following
instructions at funeral services from the Funeral Director, family members,
celebrants & clergy.
- Careful driving of
families to and from funeral events.
- Ensuring the
accuracy of all documentation and instructions related to funeral arrangements
including the regulatory paperwork and death certificates.
- Caring for the guests
of families as they attend funeral events.
- Driving various
funeral vehicles such as: hearse, transfer vehicle, mourning coach.
- Undertaking
administrative and other duties as requested; cleaning of vehicles, assisting
with office duties.
To be successful in this position, you will need to meet the following
criteria:
- Be an outgoing,
sensible, good natured person with a high level of fitness and ability to work
in a team environment.
- Ability to display
a high initiative, adapt quickly to changing and sometimes challenging
circumstances.
- Ability to follow
instructions, listen and respond accordingly.
- Experience in the
provision of customer service and support. A calm and professional demeanour,
as well as flexibility and initiative.
- Excellent oral
communication skills, especially with more senior members of the community.
- Ability to
understand and relate well to the public and Christian traditions.
- Ability to work
professionally with a wide variety of people and cultures, showing respect and
empathy.
- Ability to build
relationships with Pastors, Chaplains, other Church leaders and Celebrants.
- Conduct which
reinforces the dignity of the occasion.
- Maturity and
aptitude to treat the deceased with dignity and respect at all times.
- Ability to work
under pressure while at the same time, being warm and approachable.
- Being comfortable
in dealing with deceased persons and being around a mortuary environment.
- Be at ease working
within a funeral, cemetery and crematoria environment.
- Previous funeral
industry experience is not essential and full training will be provided.
- Excellent personal
presentation, being well groomed and exhibiting pride in themselves and brand
- Familiarity using
computers and multi-media devices or capacity to learn.
- Hold a current and
unrestricted full driver’s licence.
As part of our hiring process successful applicants for this position
will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and medical/physical
assessment to ensure fitness to complete the inherent requirements of the
position.
Applications close
26 February 2021 by close of business.
Please send your CV
and a customised cover letter via the Apply
Now button.
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