Special Needs Transport Driver

Classification: General Service Officer Level 5

Salary: $75,602 - $78,927 plus superannuation

Position No: SNDP08, several

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 November 2025

Contact Officer: Gilbert Librando on or

Details: Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? We're looking for reliable, safety-conscious individuals to join our team as a part time Special Needs Transport Drivers.

In this vital role, you'll operate wheelchair-accessible minibuses, ensuring the safe and timely transport of passengers along designated routes. You'll provide excellent customer service to a diverse range of passengers, including students with disability, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive transport environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operating a wheelchair-accessible mini-bus.
• Delivering friendly, professional customer service while following scheduled routes.
• Performing pre-drive vehicle checks, maintaining operating records, and reporting any defects or maintenance needs.
• Ensuring the general security of the bus while in service.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and refuelling vehicles to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

This role does not involve direct supervision of staff but requires a high level of independence, responsibility, and care.

If you're someone who values safety, enjoys working with people, and wants to contribute to a meaningful service, we'd love to hear from you.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas
• Successfully undergo a police check
• This position requires a pre-employment medical
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
• Hold a minimum C class drivers' licence with the ability to upgrade to Medium Rigid (MR)
• Hold an 'O' class drivers licence condition, public vehicle driver authority, interstate equivalent (or ability to obtain)
• Hold a current First Aid certificate including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Relevant Qualifications relating to Driving and/or Disability Services is desirable

Notes: These positions are part-time at (25) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill expected vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please attach the following documents:

• Your curriculum vitae
• Your word response to 'Why I would be an asset as a Special Needs Transport Driver'
• A copy of your Australian driver's licence
• A current five-year Australian Driver History Check (from the relevant Australian state or territory authorities where you have lived) no older than one month old at time of application
• Completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check consent form and certified copies of the required identification documents (as outlined in the Applicant information pack). Please do not provide a police check report, as we will apply for a police report on your behalf.
• A copy of your current Working with Vulnerable People registration
• Proof of Australian residency or Australian citizenship (where applicable)
• Current First Aid certificate including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

These positions are part-time at (25) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.