Social Inclusion Transport Assistant

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area 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 and 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 services 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 (Light Rigid) 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.
- Current NDIS worker check number.

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**About this role**:

- 1x term contract, part-time position. **This is a grant funded position, with the view of extension every financial year based on funding.**:

- Working 68 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday with hours between 8:00am to 4:30pm.
- 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 $38.17 to $43.91 per hour, plus 11.5% superannuation.
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) 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 and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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