Bus Driver

Part Time shifts available

Not-for-profit salary packaging - increases your take home pay

Supportive team and great work environment

Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

Tannoch Brae, located in St Albans Park Geelong, has been designed to ensure comfort and quality care in a home-like environment, for every resident. Our home offers an atmosphere of community and family. Residents can relax and enjoy the peaceful enclosed courtyard, or a variety of quiet sitting areas.

About The Opportunity

Working closely with the Lifestyle team, the Bus Driver is responsible for providing driving services for residents, ensuring safe and comfortable transport to local areas. Your day will involve driving the bus, assisting residents of differing abilities on and off the bus, maintaining proper records and logs, and cleaning the bus as required. We seek someone who is a good problem solver, uses initiative, and demonstrates excellent presentation and customer service at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• A current Victorian driving licence (LR/MR/HR)
• A current Driver Certificate (Apply For Your Driver Accreditation | Safe Transport Victoria)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and medical history check
• Australian Work Rights
• Experience driving a bus is essential
• Experience in aged care or community work is preferable
• Manual handling experience
• Safe driving record
• Immunisation Record - COVID mandatory
• Availability and reliability to commit to required shifts
• Effective communication skills with residents, families, and staff
• Strong passion for working with the elderly

The successful applicants must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination, and possibly complete an NDIS Worker Screen.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners, and families, our teams deliver best practice care with high standards of safety, clinical practice, and governance.