Job Description

This is a hands-on administrative role supporting funeral arrangements and office operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment and supporting families during difficult times.

The role is administration-heavy, with a strong focus on organisation, coordination, empathy, and accuracy.

This role sits within a multicultural funeral services branch, operating in a niche market predominantly serving Chinese and broader Asian communities. The team is highly cohesive, family-oriented, and experienced, delivering professional, sensitive, and culturally aware funeral services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administrative support for funeral arrangements
  • Data entry and coordination of the funeral arrangement book
  • Supporting meetings with families
  • Reception desk coverage as required
  • Liaising closely with arrangers, and internal teams
  • Candidate Profile 
  • Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are required
  • Ability to read Chinese (simplified or traditional) is required
  • High empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • Comfortable working in an environment involving deceased and grieving families
  • Willingness to support a close-knit, long-tenured team
  • Backgrounds That Transition Well
  • Retail or customer service in multicultural environments
  • Sales or service-based roles
  • Aged care, community services, or hospitality
  • Candidates from cultures where discussing death may be sensitive (support and training provided)
  • Other Info
  • -hour working week
  • Typical hours: 8:am – 5:pm (some flexibility)
  • Minimal standby initially
  • Occasional weekend work (optional, offered internally first)
  • Shared after-hours phone roster (calls diverted to mobile)
  • Strong team culture and highly supportive work environment
  • Role offers meaningful work, professional development, and exposure to a unique multicultural funeral services environment
  • If this sounds of interest and you can speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese - apply today!

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