Funeral Assistant / Trainee Funeral Conductor

Funeral Assistant / Trainee Funeral Conductor

Kenneally's Funerals | Campbelltown, NSW
Casual and Full-Time Opportunities

Kenneally's Funerals is seeking reliable, compassionate and professional individuals to join our team as Funeral Assistants / Trainee Funeral Conductors.

This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful, hands-on work supporting families while developing practical skills across funeral service operations. Depending on experience, availability and career goals, the position may be offered on a casual or full-time basis.

You'll work alongside our experienced Funeral Directors and Conductors, assisting with services and learning how to coordinate them with care, dignity, professionalism and attention to detail. Full on-the-job training and mentoring will be provided.

About the Role

No two days are the same. Depending on your experience, training and operational requirements, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the preparation, coordination and delivery of funeral services in churches, chapels, cemeteries and crematoriums.

• Supporting families and guests with compassion, discretion and professionalism.

• Driving hearses, mourning cars and other funeral vehicles.

• Carrying and escorting coffins safely and respectfully during funeral services.

• Preparing funeral vehicles, equipment, chapels and graveside service areas to a high standard.

• Assisting with transfers from homes, hospitals and aged care facilities.

• Providing respectful care of the deceased within our mortuary.

• Coordinating with churches, cemeteries, crematoriums, celebrants and other service providers.

• Supporting Funeral Directors and Conductors throughout services while developing the skills to conduct services independently.

• Maintaining the professional presentation of vehicles, facilities and equipment.

About You

We're looking for people who:

• Are compassionate, respectful and empathetic, with a genuine desire to support families.

• Present professionally and take pride in their appearance.

• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Are reliable, organised, punctual and attentive to detail.

• Can remain calm, discreet and professional in sensitive situations.

• Work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Are physically fit and capable of safe manual handling.

• Are flexible and available for weekday work, with occasional evenings, weekends and after-hours services as required.

Essential Requirements

• Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.

• Full Australian working rights.

• Ability to perform manual handling safely.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and respectful conduct.

What We Offer

• Casual and full-time employment opportunities, depending on suitability and operational requirements.

• Full on-the-job training and mentoring from an experienced and supportive team.

• A structured pathway to become an independent Funeral Conductor.

• Ongoing professional development and potential progression into a Funeral Director role.

• Diverse, meaningful work in a respected and essential profession.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of families.

If you value professionalism, compassion and teamwork, and you're looking for meaningful work with genuine career potential, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position. Previous applicants need not apply.