Driver

Department for Correctional Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department for Correctional Services in South Australia is seeking a casual Driver for Cadell Training Centre in the Riverland. The role covers general driving duties and delivery of refrigerated goods, with involvement in storage and distribution activities and some overtime and travel as required.

Applicants must hold SA Driver's Licence, HR truck licence and forklift licence, with the ability to work in a team and handle manual tasks.

Qualifications

• A current South Australian Driver's Licence, HR (Heavy Rigid) Truck licence and forklift licence are essential.
• Casual position up to 12 months with a 25% casual loading.
• Flexible approach to working hours and ability to travel interstate.
• Duties require manual handling and lifting.
• Some out of hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable to Manager Industries for general driving duties, delivery of refrigerated goods to the metropolitan area, other institutions, and other areas as directed.
• Process associated documentation in relation to deliveries and assisting with the security, operation and quality service delivery of the storage and distribution functions at Cadell Training Centre.
• Drive departmental vehicles for pickup and deliveries.
• Work in a team environment.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Duties require manual handling and lifting.
• A current South Australian Driver's Licence, HR (Heavy Rigid) Truck licence and forklift licence is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Skills

General driving duties

HR licence

Forklift licence

Teamwork

Job description

About the Department for Correctional Services

The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.

Duties

• Responsible and accountable to Manager Industries for general driving duties, delivery of refrigerated goods to the metropolitan area, other institutions, and other areas as directed.
• Process associated documentation in relation to deliveries and assisting with the security, operation and quality service delivery of the storage and distribution functions at Cadell Training Centre.
• Drive departmental vehicles for pickup and deliveries.
• Work in a team environment.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Duties require manual handling and lifting.
• A current South Australian Driver's Licence, HR (Heavy Rigid) Truck licence and forklift licence is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Special Conditions

Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements. The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.

Remuneration

MFD9 ($42.78 - $43.33/hr - casual loading inclusive)

Enquiries

Mr Kevin Stephens, Manager Industries [phone], [emailprotected]

Additional Information

This is a casual position up to 12 months with no guaranteed hours of employment and a 25 percent casual loading applies in lieu of annual and sick leave. A current South Australian Driver's Licence, HR (Heavy Rigid) Truck licence and forklift licence is essential. The position is located at Cadell Training Centre in the Riverland, approximately 2.5 hours from Adelaide.

DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

Safety at Work is central to our mission - emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups.

We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process.

We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.