Bus Driver

Role overview

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

Botanic Gardens Retirement Living is a close-knit community set on landscaped native gardens and neighbouring the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, so it's the perfect place for nature lovers. Conveniently located just 4 km away from Cranbourne Centre, it offers countryside living with metropolitan convenience. You will enjoy facilitating bus trips for our residents to visit shopping centres, local attractions, events and other places as requested. You will ensure that all safety standards are exceeded and that resident satisfaction is maintained. The ideal candidate will enjoy spending time with our residents, be professional and deliver excellent customer service to help ensure our residents are safe

This new opportunity is a permanent part-time opportunity - 42hrs minimum guaranteed hours

What we offer

• $27.17/hour + relevant award entitlements including overtime, penalties and allowances + superannuation
• Every weekend off and a great work/life balanced roster 
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options 
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• The ability to help with other tasks and pick up ad-hoc shifts around our community
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

You will

• You will complete bus journey trips for our residents to local community attractions and places of interest
• Assist passengers with on-boarding and off-boarding of the bus and assist with any luggage/shopping they have
• Adhere to all OH&S policies and procedures (e.g incident reporting)
• Be available to assist residents and Community Leaders with adhoc tasks as needed

What you will bring

• Valid LR Drivers Licence (required)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate completed in last 12 months (required or be willing to obtain prior to employment)
• Current Police Check (required, but we can complete for you)
• Professional and able to demonstrate an empathetic attitude to the needs of residents
• Current COVID-19 Vaccinations

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 12,000 residents across 90+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1900 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next?

Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you.

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.