Leisure and Lifestyle

Uniting Nareen Gardens based in Bateau Bay are seeking to hire a Bus Driver for a full time position.
About Uniting Nareen Gardens
Nareen Gardens is a compassionate home that's purpose-built to provide a high level of care.
We're transitioning to Household Living - our innovative approach to care - which will empower residents to live their day, their way, just as they would in any family home.
Our Leisure and Wellness Team ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.
What you’ll be doing in this role
Uniting is seeking a Bus Driver to work at The Garrison in Mosman on a permanent part time basis to provide driving services for, and to ensure the safe and comfortable transport of Residents, along with performing care staff duties when necessary.
**Your main responsibilities will include**:

- Efficient arrangement of maintenance and repair of vehicles
- Monitoring daily the completion of daily vehicle checks
- Provide driving services to and be responsible for the welfare and safety of residents and clients travelling between their places of residence and other Uniting Locations and on outings
- Assist residents and clients to enter and exit the bus and provide mobility support as required
- Provide supervision of residents and clients and ensure their safety always

What we’re looking for
- Current MR or LR licence.
- Proven experience and reliability in bus driving.
- Certificate III in Aged Care is desirable.
- A strong commitment to working with the frail aged and people with challenging behaviours, and disabilities including dementia, developmental disabilities and psychiatric illnesses.
- Ability to provide service equitable to all consumers regardless of race, religion, gender, social or financial background.
- Commitment to observe the WHS policies of Uniting Ageing.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team with mínimal supervision.
- A sound knowledge of surrounding road networks.

**What We Offer You**:

- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Purchase of additional leave

**Click here to find out more about our great benefits**: Benefits of working at Uniting
Creating a better future for you
Our people are at the heart of everything we do which is why we support all our Uniting team members to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and for You.
Who is Uniting?
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
How to apply
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.