Social Inclusion Driver

2 weeks ago

Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Cumberland City Council Full time

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney's new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City.

The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.


Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney.

Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.


Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.


Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel
_welcome_,
_belong__ _and
_succeed_.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:


The Seniors and Disability team provides a range of support services to the community including information, advocacy, carer support, nutrition services, transport and activities, events and social groups to maintain overall wellbeing and independence for Seniors and people with a disability in the community.


We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Inclusion Driver to join our Seniors and Disability Services team to support the Cumberland community.


The Social Inclusion Driver is responsible for for providing safe and reliable transport for Seniors, people with a disability and members of the community.

The Social Inclusion Driver is to ensure that the vehicles driven are clean and safe for passengers and that any issues are communicated with their supervisor.


The successful applicant will require:

  • Class LR Drivers Licence
  • Department of Transport Authority
  • Public Passenger
  • Bus
  • Ability to relate to the frail aged, people with a disability and their carers
  • Experience operating a wheelchair accessible vehicle
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and have good organisational skills
  • Experience working with volunteers
  • Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Download the position description here for more information.

Position information:

This is a casual position with with no set days/times however shifts are mainly from 8:00am to 10:30am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 8:00am - 4.30pm on Thursdays.

This role will be required to work across multiple locations within the Cumberland LGA with the main starting point for the bus service at the Guildford Community Centre, 90 O'neill St, Guildford

Salary information:
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

  • Grade 4 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with an hourly rate range of $28.13 to $32.35, plus casual loading, penalty rates (where applicable), plus 10.5% superannuation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

  • Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career (where applicable)
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning
  • Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US:


Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position.

This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role).

Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.


Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community.

It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.


Enquiries:
Telephone
Anna Marquez on
for further information.

Closing date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 24 January 2023
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