Transport Driver

HammondCare; Scone, Miranda; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

HammondCare’s Independent Living Units in Miranda, NSW are seeking a part-time Transport Driver (3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). You will drive residents to appointments, shopping and outings, while providing friendly, patient and compassionate service. The role requires safe driving and good record-keeping and teamwork with the care staff.

Applicants should hold a NSW Class C licence with a safe driving history; LR licence is desirable. Senior First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C-Car) with a safe driving record.
• L.R. licence desirable.
• Senior First Aid Certificate desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of empathy, compassion and patience.

Responsibilities

• Provide driving transport to residents for appointments, shopping and outings.
• Foster harmony and friendship with residents and staff.
• Assist transfers while following safe work practices.
• Maintain records of transport journeys and document trips.
• Ensure vehicle is maintained and clean.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Independence

Job description

HammondCare’s Independent Living Units at Miranda, NSW is seeking a Transport Driver permanent part‑time (3 days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) Provide driving services to our residents to take them to appointments, shopping and outings. This role would suit a compassionate, patient individual who enjoys providing excellent customer service with a friendly, positive attitude, and is confident driving on busy roads.

Essence of the Role

• Providing Driving transport to our residents to attend various locations and events
• Fostering a spirit of harmony and friendship and maintaining a good relationship with our residents
• Assisting residents with transfers if required while following safe work practices
• Maintaining records of transport journeys and documenting trips
• Ensuring maintenance of vehicle

Benefits

• Salary packaging options – up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms, pools, and group classes for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts – including savings with MyCar (servicing, repairs, tyres)
• Retail and tech benefits – special offers with JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell, and Samsung

About You

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C-Car licence) and safe driving record (LR licence desirable).
• Prepared to undertake the Driver Assessment Test if required.
• Available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• Clean driving record essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and/or Aged Care Sectors, with experience in transporting frail, aged and / or vulnerable people desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of empathy, compassion, and patience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Senior First Aid Certificate desirable.

Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not‑for‑profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry‑leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!

Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.