Aged Care Transport Driver

Centacare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted community services providers. We play an important role in many local communities, providing aged care, disability support, family and relationship services and early education and care through Catholic Early EdCare.
  
With more than 3000 employees working from 200 locations, our people are the heart and soul of our organisation.

Our Moreton Bay Transport Program is recruiting for a part time Support Worker/Transport Drivers to join their team for two days a week.  The Moreton Bay Transport team provides community transport to people living in the community enabling vulnerable and isolated Queenslanders to connect to and access vital services.  The successful candidate will be working within a small team of approximately 30 volunteers and paid employees. 

In this role you will:
  

• Operate vehicles capable of seating up to 11 passengers
• Transport clients in wheel chairs
• Transport clients in the Moreton Bay region as well as to appointments in Brisbane
• Assist with loading and unloading clients and assistance aids
• Maintain vehicles, including washing and vacuuming
• Manage telephone bookings
• Undertake day to day administrative duties

 
The ideal candidate has:

• A current ‘C’ class drivers licence (LR an advantage)
• Be able to obtain an RDA or hold a Driver Authority
• Knowledge of Accredited Transport operations
• Certificate III Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability (highly regarded)
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to liaise effectively with others
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet schedules
• The physical ability to carry out all tasks required of this position
• A roadworthy and registered vehicle
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
• A National Criminal History (Police) check
• A 'Blue' Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ( or current 'Yellow' Card)
• Eligibility and right to work in Australia
• Certificate of completion of the “NDIS Worker Orientation Module”

  
Centacare offers you:

• Salary Packaging: Individual options that benefit you. 
• Comprehensive onboarding program: Step into your new career with Centacare 
• Ongoing training and development:Enjoy the confidence that comes from knowing you have the skills, knowledge, and support to do your job with confidence and keep our clients safe. 
• Diversity & Inclusion:Work with an incredibly culturally diverse team
• Values Based Culture: The opportunity to work in an organisation that will values you.
• Employee Assistance Program:A wellness program designed to support you. 

 
Remuneration

This is a unique opportunity to work for a values-based organisation and develop your skills at one of the largest employers in Queensland. The is role will be paid under our EBA, and will range from $28 to $30 an hour, depending on qualifications and experience. 
If this sounds like you and you’re interested in joining our team, complete the application form! 

If you have any further queries, please contact our People and Culture Team on 07 3255 7798 or email [email protected] 
 
Please note shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received. 
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.