Community Transport Driver

Casual, intermittent as required. Training Provided
- $41.31 per hour (including leave loading)
- Office location in Reservoir close to transport

We are seeking an experienced driver to join our Community Transport Team to deliver high quality services to eligible residents across the Darebin Municipality. In this role you will provide passenger bus transportation that supports clients to maintain their independence and reduce social isolation through increased access to various community facilities, social and recreational activities.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
In this role you will provide appropriate transport services using a Council vehicle that enable clients to remain active, independent and engaged within the Darebin community.

You will also:

- Work collaboratively as part of a Community Transport Team to optimise effective operations and outcomes
- Adopt a solution focused approach when working with clients that promotes independence whilst maintaining client safety
- Assist clients to board and disembark the vehicle as required
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients through safe, responsible and courteous driving
- Maintain, clean and check vehicles and equipment according to daily procedures
- Participate in and contribute to team meetings, training, and developmental activities as required, to improve skills and knowledge relevant to service
- Monitor client wellbeing and report any concerns or issues to Team Leader within the required timeframes

**Skills & Experience**
- Experience in passenger transportation with 14 seater (or larger) bus
- Current Light Rigid Licence and Drivers Certificate
- Victorian Drivers Licence
- Knowledge of City of Darebin local roads and landmarks
- Experience working with older people and people with disabilities
- Good understanding and empathy with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent (desirable)

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Contact Gayle Belling, Team Leader Independent Living Program on 8470 8290 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on Sunday 6 August at 11.30pm**.
- Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards._
- All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy._
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