Transport Driver

Royal Rehab; Ryde; Vor Ort; AUD 39.000 - 52.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000

Maxxia Rewards

Fitness Passport

HCF Private Health Insurance discounts

Zusammenfassung

Royal Rehab Ryde is seeking a Casual Transport Driver to assist in moving current inpatients to external appointments and provide non‑clinical support as needed. You will work closely with the Coordinator and escort nurse to ensure safety and timely transport.

Key duties include securing clients, navigating between units and clinics, and maintaining vehicle safety, logs, and paperwork. A valid Australian driver’s license and First Aid are essential, with opportunities for training and career

Qualifikationen

• Australian unrestricted driver's license.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Manual Handling training or willingness to participate in Manual Handling training.
• Demonstrated commitment to client comfort and safety.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be flexible with work practices.

Aufgaben

• Provide safe, effective transport services for Royal Rehab patients, including securing clients and ensuring their comfort.
• Collect and return keys and mobile phone from the Coordinator's office daily.
• Meet with the Coordinator each morning to review the transport list and any other duties.
• Liaise regularly with the Coordinator to maintain awareness of cancellations or additions to the transport list.
• Assist the transport escort nurse with collection of clients to/from units and outpatient clinics.
• Ensure clients are secured in wheelchairs and seatbelts per guidelines.
• Ensure timely arrival and return from external appointments by liaising with the escort nurse.
• Liaise with nursing staff to understand the needs of unescorted clients.
• Transport clients and/or belongings to residence on discharge as requested.
• Maintain vehicle safety, cleanliness, maintenance, refueling and report faults.
• Familiarise with Centre Fleet Policy and use driving log sheets, hands‑free kits, fuel cards, etc.
• Complete the timesheet daily and attend in‑service training on emergency procedures and other training.
• Assist on inpatient units with tasks such as portering, delivering mail and transporting stock deliveries.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement of transport service and perform other duties as requested.

Kenntnisse

Australian unrestricted driver's lic

First Aid Certificate

Manual Handling training

Excellent verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

• Casual opportunity based in Ryde
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres

About us

At Royal Rehab Ryde we are redefining health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

About the role

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Transport Driver to join our team at Royal Rehab Ryde. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting current inpatients to and from external medical or dental appointments. Additionally, you may provide non-clinical support to other areas within the Centre as time permits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and efficient transport services for Royal Rehab patients, including securing clients and ensuring their comfort.
• Collect and return keys and mobile phone from the Coordinator's office daily.
• Meet with the Coordinator each morning to review the transport list and any other duties.
• Liaise regularly with the Coordinator to maintain awareness of any cancellations or additions to the transport list.
• Assist the transport escort nurse with the collection of clients to/from units and outpatient clinics.
• Ensure all clients are secured in wheelchairs and seatbelts as per guidelines.
• Ensure timely arrival and return from external appointments by liaising continually with the escort nurse.
• Liaise with nursing staff to understand the needs of unescorted clients.
• Transport clients and/or their belongings to their place of residence on discharge as requested.
• Maintain vehicle safety, cleanliness, and maintenance, including refueling and reporting any faults or concerns.
• Familiarize yourself with Centre Fleet Policy and use driving log sheets, hands‑free mobile kits, fuel cards, and other vehicle‑related resources.
• Complete the timesheet daily and attend regular in‑service training on emergency procedures and other mandatory training.
• Assist on inpatient units and around the centre as time permits with tasks such as portering clients, delivering mail, and transporting stock deliveries.
• Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the transport service and perform any other duties as requested by the Coordinator or Clinical Operations Manager.

About you

We seek a self‑motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential Criteria

• Australian unrestricted driver's license.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Manual Handling proficient or willingness to participate in Manual Handling training.
• Demonstrated commitment to client comfort and safety.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible with work practices.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar role.

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close‑knit team environment

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What’s next

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information: www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre‑employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

Further Enquiries

Annie Molejona, Clinical Operations Manager

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application Close Date

Sunday 18th October 2026