Community Transport Driver

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

A job to be proud of:

The Community Transport Driver role is a Permanent Full Time position reporting to the Patient Transport Services Team Leader.  You will be responsible for responding to pre-booked and non-emergency transport calls for patients who are clinically stable. Patients may be transported for a variety of reasons including leaving hospital to return home, transportation to an aged care facility or to a lower acuity hospital such as a rehabilitation unit or transfer to a medical facility or clinic for a pre-booked appointment.

This position consists of 38 hours per week on a rotating roster Monday to Friday between 5.30am to 10pm. You will need to be flexible with your availability.

What you'll do:

• Transport patients to and from given locations, assisting with mobility if necessary
• Undertake Community Transport transfers within the specified timeframes
• Transfer equipment items when required e.g. wheelchairs, bags etc
• Following transfer routes to ensure transfers are completed in given timeframes
• Ensure vehicle check sheet and all other documentation is completed and compliant with St John Procedures each shift
• Adhere to the road rules and abide by the St John WA vehicle policy
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents that occur and comply with all occupational safety and health policies and procedures
• Prepare the vehicle and ensure that is clean (externally and internally), fuelled, and that the seating 
  configuration is fit for purpose for the relevant transfer

What you'll need:

• Experience as a Community Transport Volunteer is desirable  
• Hold a current unrestricted driver’s license with no more than 6 demerit points
• Have a current First Aid Certificate
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional and mature attitude with an outstanding work ethic
• Team focused with the ability to work autonomously
• Basic Microsoft and computer skills
• Experience working in the Aged Care or Disability Sector is highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a copy of your drivers licence, first aid certificate (if you have one) and a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Madi Croxall on 6235 8877.

Applications close Tuesday 30th January 2024 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.