H.Parsons Funeral Directors is a local family-owned business which has been serving families in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven since 1893. We are an equal opportunity employer with core values of honesty, reputation, cohesion and enjoying what we do.
Our Funeral Operations team are looking for community-minded, Casual Funeral Assistants to join our team.
Please note: As we are a funeral home, you will be exposed to deceased people
Previous candidates need not apply. Only candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.
About the role
This is a casual position. Full time work is not available.
The role of a Funeral Assistant has the following key core components
1. Supporting Funeral Directors to ensure the smooth and efficient running of funeral services.
• meeting and greeting guests and parking management
• operating audio-visual equipment
• preparing and driving funeral vehicles
• cleaning, setting up funeral chapels
• coffin bearing
2. Transporting deceased people into our care and to their place of ceremony and committal with the utmost of respect.
3. Maintenance of our venues and vehicles
• maintaining funeral chapels and equipment
• gardening
• fleet maintenance
Place of work
Across the Illawarra region. Occasional work may be required outside this area.
Hours of work
A combination of Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will have flexibility and availability across the hours of work.
Please nominate in your application the days and times you are predominantly available for work.
About you
You are a mature professional with immaculate personal presentation and excellent communication skills. Passionate about customer service, you're always willing to go the extra mile in the service of others. You are able to think on your feet, support families in their time of need and work collegially and collaboratively as part of a team. Ideally you have experience in operating basic audio visual equipment or are familiar with technology
Essential criteria:
• Unrestricted NSW drivers license
• Full Australian work rights
• Physical fitness with the ability to comfortably lift up to 50kg from floor to waist height.
• Fully vaccinated against common transmissible diseases, including influenza and covid-19
Desirable criteria
• Experience in operating audio-visual equipment
• Proficiency in computer and admin skills
The Funeral industry attracts people who have genuine care, empathy and customer service skills. Culture and ‘fit’ is incredibly important to us. We value and appreciate our employees and their commitment to serving the families who entrust us with their loved ones.
What we offer
• a supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment
• diversity of work and location (we work across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, so each day is different!)
• extensive training
• full uniform
• above award hourly pay rate
How to Apply
Please submit a current CV and cover letter and answer the employer screening questions.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for the role.
H.Parsons is one of the Illawarra’s longest serving family owned and operated businesses. We have served the local community for 130 years and we have a deep commitment to supporting the local area. As an organisation we have a “buy local” sourcing strategy which backs our commitment to supporting the local community through charities, sponsored clubs, and events.
H.Parsons offers a comprehensive suite of funeral services ensuring we provide a memorable and fitting tribute which can be perfectly tailored to the individual. Our compassionate team can cater for small intimate gatherings to large complex services, meeting all religious, cultural, and personal needs.
H.Parsons operates contemporary funeral homes across the Illawarra in Wollongong, Bulli, Dapto, and Warilla. We provide personalised funeral services for the greater Illawarra region, Sydney, Macarthur, Southern Highlands and the South Coast. Our contemporary facilities provide modern interiors, function rooms and catering, audio visual and live streaming services, air conditioning and onsite parking.
