Aged Care Bus Driver | MR License | Flexible Shifts

Bolton Clarke; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging and not-for‑

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Farnorha, located in Cairns in the tropical Far North, is seeking a transport assistant to support residents with outings and mobility needs. You will drive a 22-seat bus, assist with mobility aids, and help residents participate in activities in a safe, compassionate environment.

This role requires a current MR licence, NDIS/Police checks, and proficiency with Word/Excel. You will work as part of a caring team with strong clinical support and a focus on high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• MR class licence for driving buses of 22 passenger capacity or less.
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Complete a police check
• Ability to use computer software (Word and Excel)

Responsibilities

• Engaging with residents, encouraging and supporting them to engage in the outing
• Putting equipment (e.g. mobility aids) and resident shopping into the bus
• Folding and unfolding mobility aids
• Staying with residents to allow staff to attend to other’s needs
• Aiding residents with simple mobilisation including pushing a resident in a wheelchair (where trained to do so)
• Share feedback with the Lifestyle Officer / Lifestyle Coordinator at the end of your shift
• Deliver a high level of customer service, including the timely provision of agreed services to residents
• Drive in accordance with road and safety requirements maintaining due care at all times

Skills

Bus driving licence

Mobility support

Customer service focus

Tools

Word

Excel

Wheelchair tie-down system

Lifting equipment

Job description

Bolton Clarke Farnorha, located in Cairns in the tropical Far North, is seeking a transport assistant to support residents with outings and mobility needs. You will drive a 22-seat bus, assist with mobility aids, and help residents participate in activities in a safe, compassionate environment.

This role requires a current MR licence, NDIS/Police checks, and proficiency with Word/Excel. You will work as part of a caring team with strong clinical support and a focus on high-quality resident care.