Transport Officer

Wurli; Katherine; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurli invites applications for the Community Liaison / Transport officer in Katherine, NT. This role connects health and wellbeing services with Aboriginal communities, coordinating safe transport to clinics, hospital appointments and other services.

You will work with the Patient Services team to arrange daily pickups, explain appointment details with cultural sensitivity, and maintain transport records.

Qualifications

• National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transport for clients to Wurli clinics, hospital appointments and other services.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and communities across Katherine and surrounding areas.
• Deliver appointment letters and explain appointment information in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Work closely with the Patient Services team to coordinate daily pickups and support clients to access care.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks, maintain clean vehicles and keep accurate transport records.

Job description

Program Overview

The Community Liaison / Transport officer position is a pivotal role in the delivery of health and wellbeing services in a range of programs at Wurli and provides a professional linkage between Wurli, individuals, families and communities to establish and maintain positive relationships. Therole is required to deliver culturally appropriate support and transport service for identified clients within the Katherine and surrounding communities in accordance with the relevant program / service outcomes and act as a role model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by modelling appropriate healthy lifestyle behaviours within a harm minimisation and reduction framework

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transport for clients to Wurli clinics, hospital appointments and other services.

• Build positive relationships with clients, families and communities across Katherine and surrounding areas.

• Deliver appointment letters and explain appointment information in a culturally appropriate manner.

• Work closely with the Patient Services team to coordinate daily pickups and support clients to access care.

• Complete daily vehicle safety checks, maintain clean vehicles and keep accurate transport records.

Position Requirements

• National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License