Bus Driver

Make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, as our village Bus Driver, ensuring a safe, comfortable and enjoyable journey for all.

About KeytonWith over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia's leading owner and operator of retirement living communities. Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.

Keyton Perks & Benefits

• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Employer referral program
• Employee Deals
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents

Your Day on A Page

Set within 100 acres of subtropical rainforest and landscaped gardens, Henry Kendall Gardens offers picturesque surroundings, quality facilities and a vibrant and supportive village environment, based in Wyoming, on the beautiful Central Coast.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, committed and customer service focused Bus Driver to join our team on a Casual basis.

Reporting to the Village Manager, duties will include;

• Providing safe transportation of our residents to local shopping centres and return them at the end of their outings.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required i.e. taking the vehicle for servicing and maintenance checks
• Providing exceptional customer service to our residents
• Uphold Keyton's commitment to safety and excellence in service

At Keyton, we are one team, and our Bus Driver will embody our values every day:

• Connect as One Team: Work together with colleagues and communicate clearly with passengers to keep things running smoothly.
• Realise the Opportunities: Identify and address potential maintenance issues before they become problems, ensuring a safe and well-maintained vehicle.
• Make Room for Kindness: Treat all residents with respect and kindness.
• Find the Fun: Approach daily tasks with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, making the work environment enjoyable for everyone.
• Lead with Heart: Drive safely, follow the rules, and be someone our residents can trust.

About You

As you will be working alongside our many residents, a customer-service focus is essential, as will:

• A MR Licence (or above)
• A current Bus Driver Authority certification
• Experience driving a bus/people mover
• Experience working with seniors, and the awareness of mobility/health and safety issues that may occur (highly desirable)
• Team-focused, with willingness to perform other ad-hoc duties when required
• Ability to identify when bus requires maintenance
• Ability to complete basic maintenance tasks as required by Village Manager
• A genuine interest in assisting our residents

Relevant internal training and inductions will be provided to the successful candidate on-site.

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you're passionate about leading a vibrant and caring community for independent seniors, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Bus Driver opportunity and explain how your skills, qualifications and interests align with our requirements.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.