Social Inclusion Transport Assistant

4 weeks ago

Merrylands, Australia Cumberland 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 safety and wellbeing 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 provide a range of quality, direct services to the Cumberland community to promote social inclusion, enhance quality of life and increase capacity for seniors and people with disability to participate in the community whilst maintaining overall wellbeing and independence.

The team are focused on the delivery of Cumberland’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026, the creation of more livable places and inclusive communities, recognising the rights and contributions of people with disability and championing diversity within the Cumberland community.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Social Inclusion Transport Assistant will assist with administrative tasks to ensure social outings and activities are provided in an efficient and effective manner according to funding guidelines. The Social Inclusion Transport Assistant is also responsible for providing safe and reliable transport for Seniors, people with a disability and members of the community and ensuring that the vehicles driven are clean and safe for passengers and that any issues are communicated with their supervisor.

The successful applicant will require:

- Certificate in Welfare, Aged or Disability Work, Leisure Studies or related fields or equivalent experience
- Class LR drivers licence
- Bus Driver Authority, public passenger bus or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to relate to seniors, people with disability and their carers
- Experience operating a wheelchair accessible vehicle
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office programs
- 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 term contract, part-time position (up to 30 June 2024) with possibility of extension, working a 68 hour fortnight.

This role will be required to work across multiple locations within the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) with the main starting point for the bus service located at the Guildford Community Centre.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $36.89 to $42.42 per hour, plus 11% superannuation.
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,** **15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- 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 che

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