Community Transport Driver - Rockhampton

CatholicCare Central Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

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Job summary

CatholicCare Central Queensland - Rockhampton QLD is seeking a Community Transport Driver to provide safe, reliable, and client-focused transport using CatholicCare fleet vehicles. The role involves regional travel to Rockhampton, with duties including assisting clients, vehicle inspections, incident reporting, and promoting transport services.

Availability Monday to Friday, with start times from 7:00am. A valid C/CA class licence (QLD) and the ability to obtain a Driver Authorisation Licence

Qualifications

• Current C or CA Class Driver's Licence (QLD) is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Driver Authorisation Licence.
• Experience in transport services or community care is desirable.
• Experience driving 10-12 seater vehicles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport services using CatholicCare buses and cars.
• Support clients by providing information about transport services.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and risk assessments to ensure client safety.
• Report incidents and hazards in line with organisational procedures.
• Promote CatholicCare transport services within the region to support program viability.

Job description

Community Transport Driver - Rockhampton

CatholicCare Central Queensland - Rockhampton QLD

• This is a rewarding opportunity to do more than just drive - you'll play a vital role in helping community members stay connected, independent, and engaged in everyday life. Capricorn Coast role with regional travel to Rockhampton
• $27.55 - $29.45 per hour + generous salary packaging to boost take-home pay (part-time role minimum 10 hours per week.
• Enjoy a stable work environment that genuinely offers a supportive work-life balance, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits designed to enhance your well-being.

About the role:

As part of the Transport Team, the Transport Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and client-focused transport services using CatholicCare fleet vehicles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing transport services using CatholicCare buses and cars
• Supporting clients by providing appropriate information about transport services
• Conducting vehicle inspections and risk assessments to ensure client safety
• Reporting incidents and hazards in line with organisational procedures
• Promoting CatholicCare transport services within the region to support program viability

Qualifications and Experience

• Current C or CA Class Driver's Licence (QLD)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Driver Authorisation Licence
• Experience in transport services or community care (desirable)
• Experience driving 10-12 seater vehicles (desirable)

Core Competencies

• Professional and effective communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
• Basic numeracy, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to confidently use computers and handheld devices (phones, iPads)
• Ability to conduct appropriate risk assessments

Other Requirements

• Sound knowledge of basic administrative practices and procedures
• Willingness to operate any allocated fleet vehicle, including 10-12 seat buses or vans
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, with start times from 7:00am.
• Based on the Capricorn Coast, with some workdays in Rockhampton

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.