Community Transport Driver

**Introduction**:
Are you passionate about fostering independence and community engagement?

We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Community Transport Driver. In this permanent part-time role, you'll be responsible for delivering a flexible, reliable, and responsive "door to door" transport service for CRCS participants. Your role will involve close collaboration with our Transport Coordinators, requiring flexibility, empathy, and effective problem-solving skills.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide transport support for ageing and/or disabled CRCS participants.
- Ensure the delivery of a person-centered, high-quality, and safe community transport service.
- Work collaboratively with the Transport Coordinators and offer physical support based on identified needs.
- Maintain and care for the CRCS fleet vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and proper maintenance.
- Operate within CRCS Transport Safety Management Systems.

**To be successful, you will have**:

- HR Drivers Licence with Condition “O”.
- Knowledge of CRCS and other service providers within ACT.
- High level knowledge of the community sector.
- Knowledge of the ACT road network.
- Strong understanding of the Australian Road Rules.
- Understanding of Work Health Safety and your safety obligations.
- Holds a Current Driver's license and has demonstrated a safe and responsible driving record.

**CRCS Requirements**:

- Hold a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration at all times.
- Undergo a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter.
- Report any convictions affecting eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of the position.
- Undertake employment screening as required by CRCS, such as medical assessments, functional assessments, or psychological profiles.

**Skills and Experiences**:
**CRCS also requires all employees to**:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- Discounted early education and care program services and gym membership
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay)
- Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to supporting your professional development.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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