Funeral Planner - Redfern, Australia - Employment Plus AU

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Redfern, Australia

3 weeks ago

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  • Start your career with The Salvation Army today
  • We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
  • ABOUT US
  • The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About the Role:


We currently have a permanent full time position for a Funeral Planner to join our Salvos Funerals team based out of our Redfern, NSW office.

Reporting directly to the


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pastoral support to family, staff and clients within a funeral context
  • Demonstrates a nonjudgmental approach to all people
  • Facilitate spiritual and networking support to families, staff & clients of other faiths as the opportunity presents
  • Make arrangements for the burial or cremation ceremony
  • Confirm the verification of a Medical Certificate or obtain a Coroner's Certificate
  • Register the death and obtain a Death Certificate
  • Organise all notices of the death and funeral arrangements in the media
  • Complete all general administration work associated with Salvos Funerals
  • Coordinate the crew and supporting requirements on the day of funeral
  • Maintain, care and clean equipment/ items of capital
  • Assist with carrying and lowering coffins
  • Continue to develop and spread the work/ this initiative amongst the Australian public residents, staff, clients, family members and volunteers

About you:

  • An interest in helping people
  • Maturity and self confidence
  • Empathy, sensitivity and tact
  • Ability to work with those grieving and in distress
  • A drivers licence with a good driving record
  • Physical strength for manual handling
  • Ability to work according to fixed procedures and legal requirements
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and extended hours
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Good practical and organisational skills
  • An ability to put people at ease

Why work for us:

  • Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging
  • Tool of Trade Vehicle provided
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity for career development
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Internationally renowned notforprofit organisation
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Rare opportunity to work with passionate, likeminded people who enjoy being a part of an organization that makes a difference within the Australian community

How to Apply:

  • The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
  • We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
  • The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
  • We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
  • Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
  • We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_
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