• Part-time, 3 days per week, 8:30am-4:30pm
• 4-13 week temporary assignment with permanent opportunity
• On-Site in Oakleigh, Melbourne
• Be part of a NFP charity making dignified farewells accessible to all families, while contributing to a more sustainable planet.

About the organisation:

This growing Not-For-Profit Funeral Group is dedicated to more than just providing funeral services; they prioritise the wellbeing of their clients and staff while actively working to protect the environment. They aim to minimise resource use and offset the carbon footprint of each funeral by investing in Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).

No matter the circumstance, they offer a wide variety of end-of-life services tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring that every family can honour their loved ones with dignity, regardless of their financial situation. Supported by the Victorian State Government and its partners, this not-for-profit charity continues to expand its services, making respectful farewells accessible to everyone.

Purpose of the role:

The Administrator / Funeral Assistant plays a vital role in the timely and professional delivery of funerals and related services. This short-term position is key in offering immediate support to our Funeral Directors and involves assisting with the preparation and facilitation of funeral services while engaging directly with grieving families.

In addition to funeral-specific duties, no two days are ever the same, this role encompasses various tasks such as maintaining facilities, using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, managing stock and supplies and general administrative tasks.

The Administrator / Funeral Assistant is a friendly team member who knows our services and brand well and is always ready to help wherever needed.

To be successful in this position you must have:

• Strong integrity, responsibility, and strong customer service skills
• Basic computer literacy and confident IT skills.
• Energetic communication style and confident demeanour.
• Ability to adapt to varied workloads and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Genuine interest in the funeral and end-of-life industry with a willingness to learn.
• Composure and confidence to work with the deceased and their families.
• Quick learner with effective information assimilation skills.
• High standard of personal grooming and presentation.
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to lift 15-20kg with assistance

Note before applying, please be advised that due to the nature of the business, this role involves working in proximity to deceased individuals.

Benefits:

• Car park on-site / walking distance from public transport
• Social workplace
• Permanent opportunity

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume. You can send this through the ‘Apply Now’ option. If you require further information please contact, Taylor Fifield [email protected] using the subject line: Administrator / Funeral Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.
Please note that you MUST be available to commence immediately and be happy to work on a temporary basis, this opportunities may lead to permanent role.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.