Bus Driver

• Casual opportunity based in Hurstville
• $37ph - $40ph inclusive of casual loading
• Flexible friendly organisation maintain work/life balance and tell us what suits you!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Role

As our Bus Driver, you will provide safe, reliable transport services to our clients to stay connected to their community, access essential services, and attend excursions and outings.

Duties

• Provide safe, reliable and timely transport services for our clients
• Support other team members to carry out activities, coordinate meals, facilitate excursions and outings, and meet the needs of clients during, transportation, excursions and events
• Support other team members to monitor and ensure the safety of clients during excursions and events
• Ensure the bus is kept in a clean, well-maintained condition
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and service requirements, in consultation with the Manager and Fleet

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees have access to cultural and ceremonial leave, as well as the options to be a voice on our First Nations Staff Reference Group & RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and Experience

• Drivers Licence LR or HV or Bus Licence (essential)
• Good driving record with no significant incidents recorded
• Current First Aid certificate (or a willingness to obtain)
• Strong understanding of road rules and regulations
• Good verbal communication skills
• A strong commitment to safety, especially the safety of clients

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. 

Apply Now!

Contact Shirley at ******@benevolent.org.au to find out more.