LOCATION: BRISBANE NORTHSIDE (SOUTHSIDE OPENING SOON)

Gentle Goodbye Funerals is a locally owned, independent funeral home with a focus on compassion, dignity, and eco-friendly alternatives. We are now seeking a Senior Funeral Director / Coordinator to join our growing team and help us continue to provide families with the highest level of care during their most difficult times.
This is an opportunity to take on a lead role where your skills and experience will directly shape how families are supported, from the very first call through to the farewell service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the funeral service for families, ensuring every detail is handled with professionalism and care.
• Work closely with families from first contact, guiding them through arrangements with compassion and clarity.
• Arrange and conduct services, leading your team on the day to deliver a smooth and respectful farewell.
• Create and oversee multimedia presentations (video tributes, livestreams, memorial content) to personalise services.
• Oversee and support staff in their day-to-day roles to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our services and community connections.

About You:

• Previous experience as a Funeral Director / Arranger-Conductor with the ability to manage the full coordination of services.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support both families and team members.
• A warm, empathetic, and professional manner when working with grieving families.
• High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a calm presence under pressure.
• Competency with multimedia tools for video presentations and livestreams.
• Collaborative team player who values working together for the best outcome.
• Full unrestricted driver’s licence.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, independent funeral home with a strong reputation for compassion and integrity.
• Opportunity to take on a senior role and make a real difference to families in your community.
• Supportive team environment with genuine care for staff wellbeing.
• Offices located on Brisbane’s Northside (with Southside opening soon).
• Wages, hours, and benefits will be negotiated in line with your experience.

How to Apply:
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can apply your experience and leadership skills to support families with dignity and care, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your application, including a CV and short cover letter, outlining your experience and what draws you to this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver Licence license?

Experience:

• Funeral directing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the funeral service for families, ensuring every detail is handled with professionalism and care.
• Work closely with families from first contact, guiding them through arrangements with compassion and clarity.
• Arrange and conduct services, leading your team on the day to deliver a smooth and respectful farewell.
• Create and oversee multimedia presentations (video tributes, livestreams, memorial content) to personalise services.
• Oversee and support staff in their day-to-day roles to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our services and community connections