Bus Driver - Dynamic Team - Part-Time

About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About The Role

Great opportunity for a part-time Bus Driver to join our amazing team. This role is suited to someone who enjoys interacting with clients and making everyone's journey a safe one. 

• Permanent part time, rostered Mon -Fri 8am - 4pm
• 2 shifts a week/4 a fortnight (30.4 hours a fortnight)
• Assist elderly residents on and off the bus safely
• Push wheelchairs with residents and secure wheelchairs once resident is on the bus
• Utilising bus hoist
• Assist the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator during the course of outings 
• Assist the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator with some activities (during Covid-19 lockdowns in the facilities)
• Be responsible for the regular maintenance of the bus.
• Flexibility to provide coverage to cover leave

Requirements

• Current Light Rigid class licence and Driver Authorisation
• Ideally First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain prior to start
• NDIS Worker Screening or willingness to obtain prior to start

Benefits

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay, (up to $15,900 of your salary tax free and $2600 Entertainment expenses reimbursed annually!)
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
• Free Parking

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 

Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.