Transport Driver

HammondCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal allowance

Fitness Passport

EAP (wellbeing)

MyCar discounts

JB Hi-Fi discount

The Good Guys discount

Optus discount

Dell discount

Samsung discount

Job summary

HammondCare's Independent Living Units in Miranda, NSW is seeking a Transport Driver on a permanent part-time basis (3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). You will provide transport for residents to appointments, shopping and outings, delivering friendly, compassionate service on busy roads.

The role emphasises safety, documentation of trips, and vehicle maintenance. NSW Driver's Licence required; LR desirable.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Driver's Licence (Class C) with a safe driving record; LR licence desirable.
• Experience in transporting frail, aged, or vulnerable people is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide driving transport for residents to appointments, shopping and outings.
• Foster harmony and build positive relationships with residents.
• Assist residents with transfers while following safe work practices.
• Maintain records of transport journeys and document trips.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and safety checks.

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
• 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
• 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

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, NDIS Workers Clearance check, and medical assessment.