Description:
- Casual opportunity based in Bexley
- $48.06ph - $52.44ph (inclusive of casual loading) + Super
- Flexible friendly organisation maintain work/life balance and tell us what suits you!
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role
Our Greenwood Cottage offers a day centre program providing social opportunities and services including transport, meals, activities and outings. It is not a residential aged care facility but somewhere for older people who live in and around the suburb of Bexley to connect, interact and create memories together.
As our Bus Driver, you will provide safe, reliable transport services to our clients of Greenwood Cottage to stay connected to their community, access essential services, and attend excursions and outings.
Duties
- Provide safe, reliable and timely transport services for our clients.
- Support other team members to carry out activities, coordinate meals, facilitate excursions and outings, and meet the needs of clients during, transportation, excursions and events.
- Support other team members to monitor and ensure the safety of clients during excursions and events.
- Ensure the bus is kept in a clean, well-maintained condition.
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance and service requirements, in consultation with the Manager and Fleet.
- Support clients to have an enjoyable outing or attend an event.
Our Benefits
- We celebrate the best life moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clients.
- Flexible work - maintain work/life balance and tell us what suits you!
- A culture of professional support.
- Above Award Wages!
Skills and Experience
- Driver’s License LR or HV or Bus License (essential).
- Good driving record with no significant incidents recorded.
- Current First Aid certificate (or a willingness to obtain).
- Strong understanding of road rules and regulations.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- A strong commitment to safety, especially the safety of clients.
- Certificate III in Aged Care – highly regarded but not essential.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested? Apply online today!
Contact Shirley at shirley.lu@benevolent.org.au for a friendly, confidential discussion.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.