Bus Driver

Purpose of the Position

The Bus Driver is responsible and accountable for driving the residents safely to all designated locations and ensuring prompt arrival and departure.

The position is accountable and responsible in ensuring compliance with SCC policies and procedures, relevant standards, relevant legislation and accepted industry practices.

Key Result Areas

Driving:Ensure the bus is in good operating order before each trip, and all required items for the trip are available.

Team works and culture:This position is required to contribute positively to team work to achieve operational outcomes and promote a positive SCC workplace culture in alignment with SCC Values, Mission and Vision.

Stakeholder relationships:This position is required to liaise and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external to ensure effective and efficient workflow.

Work Health and Safety (WHS):This position is required to comply with and contribute to Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.

The Role:

• Inspect the vehicle prior to operation for safety purposes utilizing a designated safety check list, report any malfunctions; ensure the vehicle is in safe operational mode.
• Perform and/or coordinate basic vehicle maintenance; service vehicle with petrol, water and oil; clean exterior and interior of vehicles including picking up debris, sweeping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning windshields and headlights.
• Maintain and update records such as incident and accident reports; report incidents which affect the safety of passengers; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain records of all expenditure within delegated authority and prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Assisting staff with residents when on outings.

The successful candidate will be required to work across two locations: North Turramurra (two days per week) and Marsfield (one day per week), totaling six shifts per fortnight.

The shift schedule is outlined below:

• North Turramurra - 9 am -3:30pm (Wednesday & Friday)
• Marsfield - 9 am - 3:30pm (Thursday)

Southern Cross Benefits

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
• Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

• Bus Licence
• CPR
• First Aid

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do  We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to 'live life to the full'. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer.  Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.