Driver Team Leader - Operations & Safety Mentor

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport; Gosford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport is seeking a Driver Team Leader to supervise and support drivers and volunteers, ensuring safe, reliable and customer-focused service delivery. This hands-on role links scheduling, client services and drivers to execute journeys efficiently and maintain vehicle utilization and driver compliance.

The person will lead inductions, training and toolbox talks, monitor operations, and maintain records for licensing, training and medical clearances while driving

Qualifications

• Current NSW LR Licence.
• Transport for NSW Bus Driver Authority.
• First Aid Certificate with CPR.
• Point to Point Transport registration.
• Medical and safety checks kept current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily deployment of drivers and volunteers.
• Manage driver attendance, leave coverage and payroll notifications.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, training and support.
• Conduct driver inductions and workplace orientation.
• Coordinate toolbox safety talks and team meetings.
• Monitor daily transport operations and respond to service disruptions.
• Maintain license verification systems and Driver Authority renewals.
• Track training requirements and medical clearance records.
• Conduct safety inspections and assist with investigations.
• Contribute to strategic and operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Team supervision

Safety minded

Education

NSW LR Licence

Transport for NSW Bus Driver Authority

First Aid Certificate with CPR

National Working with Children Check

National Disability Worker Screening

Tools

Microsoft 365

TRIPS transport software

Xero

Job description

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport is seeking a Driver Team Leader to supervise and support drivers and volunteers, ensuring safe, reliable and customer-focused service delivery. This hands-on role links scheduling, client services and drivers to execute journeys efficiently and maintain vehicle utilization and driver compliance.

The person will lead inductions, training and toolbox talks, monitor operations, and maintain records for licensing, training and medical clearances while driving