Community Transport Driver

Capital Region Community Services; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted early education and care

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) in the ACT is seeking a dedicated Community Transport Driver in a casual role to provide flexible, reliable door-to-door transport for CRCS participants. You will work closely with Transport Coordinators to ensure responsive service and participant wellbeing.

Responsibilities include supporting ageing and/or disabled clients, maintaining vehicle safety, and complying with CRCS safety policies.

Qualifications

• Holds a Current Driver's license and has demonstrated a safe and responsible driving record.
• Knowledge of CRCS and other service providers within ACT.
• Hold or willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certificate.
• High level knowledge of the community sector.
• Knowledge of the ACT road network.
• Strong understanding of the Australian Road Rules.
• Understanding of Work Health Safety and your safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport support for ageing and/or disabled CRCS participants.
• Ensure the delivery of a person-centered, high-quality, and safe community transport service.
• Work collaboratively with the Transport Coordinators and offer physical support based on identified needs.
• Maintain and care for the CRCS fleet vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and proper maintenance.
• Operate within CRCS Transport Safety Management Systems.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving record

ACT road network knowledge

CPR and First Aid

WH&S awareness

Job description

MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE A GREAT ONE AND JOIN US!

CRCS is always looking for extraordinary people who want to share their knowledge and experience to contribute to achieving our vision of an inclusive and connected community.

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Are you passionate about fostering independence and community engagement?

We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Community Transport Driver. In this casual role, you'll be responsible for delivering a flexible, reliable, and responsive "door to door" transport service for CRCS participants. Your role will involve close collaboration with our Transport Coordinators, requiring flexibility, empathy, and effective problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide transport support for ageing and/or disabled CRCS participants.
• Ensure the delivery of a person-centered, high-quality, and safe community transport service.
• Work collaboratively with the Transport Coordinators and offer physical support based on identified needs.
• Maintain and care for the CRCS fleet vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and proper maintenance.
• Operate within CRCS Transport Safety Management Systems.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Holds a Current Driver's license and has demonstrated a safe and responsible driving record.
• Knowledge of CRCS and other service providers within ACT.
• Hold or willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certificate.
• High level knowledge of the community sector.
• Knowledge of the ACT road network.
• Strong understanding of the Australian Road Rules.
• Understanding of Work Health Safety and your safety obligations.

CRCS also requires all employees to:

• Report any convictions affecting eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of the position.
• Undertake employment screening as required by CRCS, such as medical assessments, functional assessments, or psychological profiles.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
• Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position

CRCS has zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, all employees are required to comply with our child safe policies and mandatory reporting requirements.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and undergo rigorous screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care program services.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

• We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.