Community Transport Bus Driver

Knox City Council

Knox City, VIC
$64,278-68,628 per year
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

Your new roleAt Knox, we believe in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our community members. As the ideal candidate, you will bring a wealth of experience in driving and community engagement. Your passion for connecting with others and ability to think outside the box will be invaluable.Our Social Connections Team is known for getting things done while embracing the spirit of dreaming big. We value innovation and encourage team members to think outside the box, allowing their ideas to shape our programs and initiatives. If you are seeking a dynamic and fulfilling work environment where you can truly make a difference, this is the team for you.This is a permanent full time role based at our East Gate North building, flexibility on hours can be offered to the right candidate. This is a Band 3 classified role, remuneration will be $64,278.00 - $68,628.00 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.What you will need to thriveThe key selection criteria for this role are:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Delivery of a safe, reliable, compassionate, timely and efficient transport service for eligible Knox residents.
Provision of reliable, presentable and professional transport.
Current Victorian driver's license with a Heavy Rigid (HR) or higher license endorsement is essential
A current Drivers Accreditation Certificate
An excellent driving record
Understanding of mechanical operation of buses
Hold or be prepared to attain a Level 2 First Aid Certificate and annual CPR update
Ideally have computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and client database programs
Ideally experience in a Community Services field

How to applyPlease provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.For further information on this role please contact Peehu Gupta at or on 9298 8518.Advert closes: 29 April 2024 at 11.45PMWhy UsAt Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.Council has developed a vaccination policy which states that the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of compliance with vaccination requirements.Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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