• Make a difference in the community.
• Support the health and wellbeing of Kingston residents.
• casual position based at Dingley, Melbourne

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Within the Aged and Disability department AccessCare, the Community Support team assists people to remain living in their own homes and stay connected to their community with transport to essential services and social activities.

The role

We are seeking a Community Bus driver (casual) to join the Social Engagement team based at Dingley Village. Reporting to the Community Access Coordinator, your role is to:

• To transport bus passengers in a safe, enjoyable, and courteous manner meeting all compliance requirements, including any regulations due to COVID-19 protocols. 
• To observe the health and wellbeing of passengers and report any concerns in a confidential, non-judgemental manner.
• Plan and monitor rosters and transport routes to support all scheduled bus activity.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders external to AccessCare, to support passengers in a range of activities.

About you

You will have:

• Heavy Duty Licence and Driver’s Certificate/knowledge of requirements for these licences
• Driver’s accreditation
• Car licence
• Working with Children’s Check

What we can offer

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  The position is based at Garden Boulevard in Dingley Village, Melbourne.

How to Apply

If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Annette Nolan on 1300 819 200.

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.