As a Keepsake Specialist you will care for deceased pets, creating personalised paw prints and keepsakes, ensuring the respectful return of ashes with empathy and professionalism.
InvoCare is an industry leader within the funeral industry, we currently operate over 300 funeral locations, 17 cemeteries and 29 crematoria, throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and growing.
Forming part of the wider InvoCare Brand, we are the leading provider of pet cremation services in Australia with a national footprint. We proudly partner with both veterinarian practices and their clients to offer pet cremation services to grieving families with our expert teams guiding them every step of the way.
This is a Casual position.
Duties of a Keepsake Preparation Coordinator:
• Preparation of pet’s ashes into urns, boxes and jewellery and finalise preparation of keepsakes to be returned to clients.
• Taking clay, ink and digital paw prints ensuring quality – includes trimming fur and claws
• Preparing pets for final goodbye viewings and cremation viewings, includes washing and drying pets if needed
• Management of pets in cool room and maintaining cleanliness of facility
• Assisting with warehouse duties, includes unpacking stock and accepting in deliveries
About you:
• Compassion for animals and emotional intelligence
• An ability to handle deceased pets in a professional and ethical manner
• Capable to lift pets of all sizes using safe lifting procedures. Requires ability to lift up to 25kg
• Able to work at a standing desk doing repetitive tasks with consistent quality and attention to detail
• Good eye hand coordination for preparation of small jewellery items
• A naturally organised person who thrives in a clean and tidy environment
• Ability to work in an ever changing environment and balance demands on your time
• Proven computer and administrative skills
Benefits of joining InvoCare:
You may not have considered this industry before, but we provide vital services to families that helps them to celebrate the lives of those they loved. Our staff live our values every day and get to experience the gratitude that comes with offering such a meaningful service. The benefits you can receive include:
• Reward and recognition programs
• Tailored induction and training programs
• Well designed and fitted out locations with the latest facilities to assist in providing an exceptional client family experience
• Networking opportunities across the business and with peers
• Birthday and paid parental leave
• Free access Employee Assistant Program
• We are a diverse workplace and equal opportunity employer
How to Apply:
InvoCare is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth.
If you are looking for a role that makes a difference and supports families in your community, click on apply and submit your application.
To learn more careers at one of the InvoCare brands please visit our careers page: https://www.invocare.com.au/careers/