Community Support Worker (Driver)

Kirinari Community Services Ltd.; Lithgow City Council; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy shifts

Induction training

Upskill opportunities

Leadership support

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Transport in Lithgow, NSW, is seeking a Community Support Worker (Driver) to deliver a reliable door-to-door transport service that supports independence and daily living for customers.

The role involves assisting with scheduling, maintaining safety, and providing compassionate care. Applicants must meet pre-employment checks and licensing requirements. Full-time hours and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain pre-employment checks including passenger transport licence code, NDIS Workers Screening Check, WWCC.
• Current First Aid & CPR qualifications.
• Proven safe driving record.
• Excellent communication, compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Ability to work in a team or independently with responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with a door-to-door transport service to support independent living.
• Provide affordable, caring, reliable transport delivered with integrity and compassion.
• Operate within scheduled times and follow designated routes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassion

Patience

Time management

Organisational skills

Tech literacy

Safe driving record

Job description

Benefits:

• Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training
• Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation
• A dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage you
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
  available

Kirinari has a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding, and essential support service!

We have a Full-Time opportunity in Lithgow, New South Wales for Community Support Worker (Driver) to join our dynamic team.

Kirinari Community Transport provides transportation solutions that enhance the mobility and independence of individuals within our community.

What your day-to-day will look like:

The Community Support Workers' primary responsibility is to assist customers and the disadvantaged to remain living longer in their own homes by providing a door-to-door transport service. The transport service being, affordable, caring, and reliable and delivered with compassion and integrity.

What we need from you:

• Willingness to obtain pre employment checks including, passenger transport licence code, NDIS Workers Screening Check, WWCC.
• Current First Aid & CPR Qualifications
• Proven safe driving record
• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to be compassionate and patient.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently, whilst enjoying a degree of responsibility in your position
• Sound time management and organisational skills allowing you to run on time and follow a designated schedule
• Ability and willingness to use technology such as smart phones, electronic tablets and computer programs

We embrace Equal Employment Opportunity that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications close 19th November 2026 at 5pm or before due to high volume of applicants.

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.