Bus Driver

Anglicare Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Discounts

EAP

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a casual Bus Driver at Castle Hill Village to provide safe transport for residents, helping them access appointments, activities and community connections. You will work with village teams and clinical staff, maintain the vehicle and schedules, and support resident wellbeing with a courteous, patient, and customer‑focused approach.

This role requires a NSW Light Rigid licence for 10+ seat bus, a current First Aid certificate, and the ability to assist residents with

Qualifications

• Current NSW Light Rigid (LR) Licence for 10+ seat bus.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to confidently operate vehicles of 3 tonnes or more.
• Ability to assist residents with varying mobility needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents throughout the Seniors Communities site and local community.
• Operate the vehicle safely and efficiently in accordance with road rules and organisational policies.
• Maintain transport schedules and ensure services run as smoothly as possible.
• Treat residents with dignity, respect and empathy and provide appropriate assistance to residents accessing transport services.
• Work cooperatively with village teams, clinic staff and Residential Care teams to coordinate transport services.
• Act as a key contact between villages and the Sisson Clinic regarding resident transport arrangements.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff regarding schedules and transport requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy vehicle and work environment.
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and safe driving practices.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and risks in a timely manner.
• Maintain current First Aid certification and provide first aid assistance when required.

Skills

LR Licence (10+ seater)

First Aid

Vehicle operation

Mobility assistance

Job description

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.
We are a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.
At Anglicare we are looking for a Bus Driver, to play a vital role in supporting the mobility, independence and wellbeing of older Australians. Through safe and reliable transport services, you will help residents stay connected to their community, attend appointments and activities.
Join a caring and collaborative team where respect, compassion and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

This is a casual opportunity at Castle Hill Village, with standard shifts from 7:30am to 3:30pm. There may also be occasional evening shifts between 5:30pm and 8:30pm as required.

As a Bus Driver, you will provide safe and dependable transport services for residents. Working closely with village teams, clinical staff and residents, you will help ensure residents can access services, appointments, activities and events safely and comfortably.
You will also play an important role in supporting resident wellbeing through positive interactions and a customer‑focused approach.

With professionalism, patience and a resident‑centred mindset, you will:

Resident Transport and Support

• Safely transport residents throughout the Seniors Communities site and local community
• Operate the vehicle safely and efficiently in accordance with road rules and organisational policies
• Maintain transport schedules and ensure services run as smoothly as possible
• Treat residents with dignity, respect and empathy and provide appropriate assistance to residents accessing transport services

Communication & Collaboration

• Work cooperatively with village teams, clinic staff and Residential Care teams to coordinate transport services
• Act as a key contact between villages and the Sisson Clinic regarding resident transport arrangements
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff regarding schedules and transport requirements

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy vehicle and work environment
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and safe driving practices
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and risks in a timely manner
• Maintain current First Aid certification and provide first aid assistance when required

What You’ll Bring

You are a reliable, safety-focused and people-oriented professional who enjoys working with older Australians and making a positive difference in their day.

What’s Required

• Current Light Rigid (LR) NSW Driver Licence for 10+ seater bus
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Ability to confidently and safely operate vehicles of 3 tonnes or more
• Ability to assist residents with varying mobility needs

What’s Preferred

• Strong awareness of passenger and road safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to follow transport schedules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax‑free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career, that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support.
While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.