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• Make a difference in the community
• Support the health and wellbeing of Kingston residents
• Permanent Part Time position
• $69,181 - $73,600 per annum, pro- rata (dependent on experience) + superannuation
• Location: Mentone

About the team

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

 About the Role

We are seeking a Community Bus driver to join the Community Support Team based at Mentone

• To transport bus passengers in a safe, enjoyable, and courteous manner meeting all compliance requirements
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

You will have:

• Driver’s License valid in Victoria, with appropriate endorsements required for bus transportation.
• Driver’s accreditation, minimum requirement Light Rigid licence and willing to obtain commercial Passenger Vehicle Licence (CPV)
• Working with Children’s Check
• Police Check

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries:

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Robert Kovacs Coordinator Community Support at robert.kovacs@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

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

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 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.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.