Transport Driver

4 weeks ago


NewcastleMaitland, Australia ADSSI Limited Full time

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ADSSI Limited has provided home and community services for over 35 years. Spanning across four locations in the Hunter and the Central Coast, we're a big organisation loaded with career opportunities, ranging from entry-level and traineeships to corporate and executive roles.

Together, our brands (Adssi In-home Support, Beresfield Community Care, Dungog & District Neighbourcare and Maitland Community Care Services) are an award-winning workplace. We deliver in-home aged and disability care services, including household help, personal care, respite, shopping, allied therapies, nursing, transport, social and community access, home modifications and maintenance.

Through our programs and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we support thousands of Australians to remain living safely and independently in their home and the local community.

About the Role

We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Transport Driver to support older clients, people with disabilities, and their carers by providing safe, friendly transport that helps them stay independent in their communities.

You'll drive clients to appointments and social outings, assist them in and out of vehicles, and offer respectful, engaging companionship along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive shuttle services and attend social group outings
  • Assist passengers safely, including wheelchair support
  • Complete safety and maintenance checks
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation

About You

You're a safe, patient, and people-focused driver with a passion for supporting older people and those with disabilities. You bring a positive, solution-focused attitude and a strong commitment to client care and independence.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A valid C Class Driver's Licence and willingness to obtain an LR Licence
  • A valid First Aid Certificate
  • Experience providing transport services to older people and/or individuals with disabilities
  • A calm, patient approach with the ability to remain composed under pressure
  • Flexibility to adjust hours or take on additional transport runs as needed
  • A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and helping clients achieve their personal goals
  • The ability to build rapport and support client engagement while managing expectations respectfully
  • A current NDIS and Working With Children Check

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undergo a comprehensive screening and background check.

We are situated on Darkinjung, Wonnarua, Awabakal and Gringai lands and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and future, and recognise their continuing connection and contribution to this land.

Why work with ADSSI?

  • Guaranteed hours.
  • Competitive hourly rate + paid travel time + paid kilometres (0.96 /kilometre).
  • Eligible for $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging plus a $2,600 meal entertainment card annually.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities to build a personalised career pathway.
  • Employees are also provided with a mobile phone, a uniform, PPE, access to flexible working conditions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a paid ADSSI day each year.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.

How to apply

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ADSSI Limited is a not-for-profit organisation providing in-home care services to older people and people who live with disability. We trade through several brands across the Northern Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter Regions and employ close to 300 people across various industries and levels, from traineeships to corporate-level and executive opportunities.

As an award-winning workplace, career opportunities with us include Allied Health (Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy), Assessment & Referrals, Building & Trades, Case/Plan Management, Community Nursing, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Event Management, Finance, Information Technology (ICT), Learning & Development, Marketing, Office/Administration, People & Culture, Program/Project Coordination, Quality & Compliance, Work Health & Safety.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background, people with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.

ADSSI Limited is a not-for-profit organisation providing in-home care services to older people and people who live with disability. We trade through several brands across the Northern Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter Regions and employ close to 300 people across various industries and levels, from traineeships to corporate-level and executive opportunities.

As an award-winning workplace, career opportunities with us include Allied Health (Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy), Assessment & Referrals, Building & Trades, Case/Plan Management, Community Nursing, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Event Management, Finance, Information Technology (ICT), Learning & Development, Marketing, Office/Administration, People & Culture, Program/Project Coordination, Quality & Compliance, Work Health & Safety.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background, people with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.

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