AddressCentacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation dedicated to providing services to the entire community, irrespective of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees and volunteers, Centacare operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year across various Directorates.
Our Beaudesert Transport Program is recruiting for a casual Support Worker/Transport Driver to join their team as required throughout the week. The Beaudesert 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.
In this role you will:
- Operate vehicles capable of seating up to 11 passengers
- Transport clients in wheel chairs
- Transport clients in the Beaudesert region as well as to appointments in Brisbane
- Assist with loading and unloading clients and assistance aids
- Maintain vehicles, including washing and vacuuming
- Undertake day to day administrative duties
- A current ‘C’ class drivers licence (LR an advantage)
- Be able to obtain an RDA or hold a Driver Authority – not essential.
- 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
- 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"
- The opportunity to work in a values-based culture
- A comprehensive on-boarding program
- On-going support and training
- A range of salary packaging options
- Ongoing career and personal development
- An employee assistance program
This is a unique opportunity to work for a values-based organisation and develop your skills at one of the largest employers in Queensland. You will be paid in accordance with our Collective Agreement with the rate ranging from $35.43 to $37.11 depending on your qualification and/or previous experience. In addition to a competitive remuneration package including 11% superannuation, 4 weeks paid parental leave, plus PBI packaging benefits of up to $18,550, you will be able to be part of an organisation that truly values their employees and providing client centric care to our clients.
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.
