Community Transport Officer

**Job no**: 493337
**Work type**: Part Time
**Location**: Seaford
**Categories**: Services

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team

**About the position**

Council’s Family Health Support Services Department is looking for a Community Transport Officer.

The main responsibilities will include:

- Driving the bus for the Community Transport program which takes passengers on regular trips to a variety of locations including shopping centres, senior clubs, the Frankston Library, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and exercise programs
- Driving the bus for the Social Support Group Outings program and participating in social outings along with passengers and a volunteer
- Provide high levels of customer service and support
- Undertake administrative duties to ensure smooth running of the service

This is a part time role working 30.4 hours per week, over 4 days per week.

**About you**
- Experience driving a bus;
- Ability to provide safe, friendly and supportive service to passengers, including older people and people with a disability;
- Current Victorian heavy vehicle driver licence, minimum Light Rigid (LR) category; and
- Current driver accreditation to drive a commercial passenger vehicle.

**Benefits of working at Frankston City Council**

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 4, remunerated at $74,536.73 (pro-rata), plus superannuation.

The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

**Culture at Frankston City Council**

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you_._

**Child Safety**

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that’s located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information.

**Pre-Employment Information**

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

**Advertised**: 24 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 07 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time