Community Transport Driver
Be part of a collaborative team caring for vulnerable residents Help to drive a culture of positive ageing across the peninsula Receive ongoing,...
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Company: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-2-1736-1263
Fax: +61-2-3094-8539
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Detail information about job Community Transport Driver. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be part of a collaborative team caring for vulnerable residents
- Help to drive a culture of positive ageing across the peninsula
- Receive ongoing, industry specific training to ensure you remain
up-to-date on industry changes
About the business & role
The Aged & Disability Services team is committed to providing high quality, flexible and responsive services to over 5,000 peninsula residents who are older or living with a disability so that we can support them to live safely, actively and independently in their own home.
This role will offer the right candidate the opportunity to act as an integral part of the Community Transport Team helping isolated residents to remain active within their community.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
You will:
- Provide excellent customer service to all clients and carers using the Community Transport program and understand the safety implications of transporting older people and people with a disability
- Operate a passenger vehicle in a safe and professional manner
- Follow legislative and regulatory requirements related to driving passenger vehicles, including daily vehicle checks
Skills & Experience
- Commitment to the rights of older people and people with disabilities to maintain independence in the community
- Knowledge of Transport Safety Victoria requirements to ensure daily vehicle checks are undertaken in an appropriate manner and reported to the Team Leader Community Transport as required
- Hold a valid Driver’s Licence with a minimum Medium Rigid endorsement (mandatory) and have the ability to operate passenger vehicles in a safe and professional manner, with knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements related to driving passenger vehicles
- Understanding of the safety implications of transporting older people and people with a disability
- Experience in a similar or related role with the ability to use correct manual handling techniques to load and store mobility aids
- You will have an Employer Working with Children Check (mandatory)
- You will be prepared to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check, and complete an Overseas Police Check Statutory Declaration (mandatory)
How to apply
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Janene Tresize, Team Leader Community Transport, 03 5950 1605.
Please click Apply Now to commence the application process.
The advertised closing date can be found on Mornington Peninsula Shire's recruitment portal at https://mp.mercury.com.au/Default.aspx.
Please note: you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident to apply for this position.
Enquiries: Janene Tresize
Ph: 0359501605
Applications Close: 27/07/2018
To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button below.