_{20th February, 2026}

Casual Funeral Director’s Assistant
Location: North Brisbane
Employer: Holy Cross Funerals

About Holy Cross Funerals
Holy Cross Funerals services Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to supporting families at the time of loss with care, dignity and professionalism.

We work closely with parishes, churches and community venues to ensure funeral services are conducted respectfully and smoothly, assisting families to farewell their loved ones in a meaningful way.

An opportunity now exists for a Casual Funeral Director’s Assistant to join our North Brisbane team.

About the Role
As a Funeral Director’s Assistant, you will support the Funeral Director and team in delivering professional and well-organised funeral services. The role requires maturity, compassion and a high standard of presentation.

This position includes participation in an after-hours roster and therefore requires residence within 30 minutes of the Funeral Home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist at funeral services and memorials
• Provide practical support to families and attendees
• Drive funeral vehicles (Hearses and Transfer Van)
• Transfer deceased persons from hospitals, nursing homes and residences
• Maintain vehicles and presentation standards
• Assist with audio and visual systems in churches and chapels
• Participate in after-hours transfer roster
• Undertake manual handling and lifting

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A respectful, caring and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High personal presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to adapt to different venues and systems
• Capacity to work independently and within a team

You will also:

• Hold a current unrestricted driver’s licence
• Live within 30 minutes of the Funeral Home
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card
• Be willing to undertake a National Police Check

Previous experience in the funeral industry is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.

 
The successful candidate will also need to submit to a national criminal history/police check, possess a current Working with Children Blue Card. To apply for this position, please submit your full application through Seek including your current Resume, a Cover Letter introducing yourself and outlining your suitability and why you are looking for a position within the Funeral Industry as well as your Suburb.   
 
How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via SEEK. We will also process applications received through our official channels (intranet, website, or LinkedIn). Submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information please contact Peter Mullins - Manager - mullinsp@holycrossfunerals.com

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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