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Holy Cross Funerals commenced in 1999 and services the areas of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba and surrounds.
We take pride in helping to assist families at the death of their loved ones, to ensure that the funeral rites are conducted with dignity and with love. We take care of all denominations and faiths.

We are a Not-for-Profit Funeral home who give back to our parishes and the community.

Our caring and committed staff will assist you to provide a meaningful and personalised farewell for your loved one from full burial services to a no service no attendance cremation.

We are currently seeking a compassionate, organised, and motivated Assistant Manager to join our dedicated team at Redcliffe.

About the Role

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for someone who values professionalism, thrives in a supportive environment, and is committed to caring for families during life’s most significant moments.

You’ll be supported by our Head Office Team so you can focus on what truly matters, the daily operations, the wellbeing of your team, and caring for families in their time of need.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing, Advertising & Promotions: Develop and implement strategies to strengthen community awareness and engagement.
• Social Media Management: Maintain and grow Holy Cross Funerals’ online presence with respectful, professional communication.
• Community Events: Plan and deliver community-focused events and promotional initiatives.
• Mortuary Supervision: Oversee mortuary operations, manage supplies, and ensure exceptional standards of care and compliance.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support staff to foster a collaborative and professional workplace culture.
• Transfers Coordination: Organise and manage transfers with efficiency, sensitivity, and professionalism.
• Workplace Health & Safety: Monitor, evaluate, and uphold WHS standards across all operations.
• Funeral Arrangements: Liaise with families, priests, celebrants, and other professionals to coordinate meaningful and personalised services.
• Fleet Management: Oversee the maintenance and operation of vehicles.
• Procurement: Manage the purchasing of equipment and supplies as required.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong organisational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A compassionate, respectful approach when working with grieving families.
• Experience in operations or people management, ideally within funeral services or a related industry.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Incentives & Benefits

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• A supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference for families and the wider community.
• Complimentary professional workwear
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply

If you believe your skills, experience, and compassion align with this role, we invite you to submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, and two professional referees.

 Closing:                   Applications close 19 January 2026
 
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.  Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

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