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A not-for-profit organisation, Burnie Brae is a well-established and respected service provider in the North Brisbane Community for close to 40 years. In 2022, Burnie Brae were recognised at the National Excellence in Age Care Awards for our unique and holistic service delivery approach. Our approach places our clients and member lives at the centre of everything we do. We are passionate about delivering excellent customer care and offer a suite of community services including Transport, Homecare, Home Maintenance, Day Respite, Member activities and more. Behind those support services is our fantastic team of employees and volunteers and we need someone like you to help grow and shape Burnie Brae. Our employees and volunteers are the key in making our vision a reality.
About the Role
Burnie Brae currently has a vacancy for a Part Time Community Transport Driver to join our transport team (20 hours per week).
As a Community Transport Driver, you will be providing transport services to our clients within the North Brisbane Region. Our transport program offers door-through-door service that allows our clients to keep their independence at home while still being able to get out and about to enjoy the community. We offer day trips to various locations, group shopping trips as well as individual transport to appointments or outings. What makes us unique is our "home on request" service which allows our clients to call us when they are ready to return home which gives them extra freedom and flexibility.
Your role will include:
- Driving a mix of buses, vans and sedans
- Proving exceptional customer service
- Reviewing and planning daily transport schedules
- Deliver a door through door transport service
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure clients are picked up in a timely manner
We are looking for someone who is friendly and professional and works well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You must have the ability to work and problem-solve autonomously as well as work as a supportive team player. To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- A current Light Rigid (minimum) Driver’s License and Drivers Authority
- Previous experience in a similar role especially experience driving vans and buses (highly regarded)
- A current National Police Check, First Aid and CPR certificate, or the ability to obtain these.
Culture
Burnie Brae is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organisation; they help us build a social platform and global community where anyone can create, discover, and share sounds. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.
Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Benefits of working for Burnie Brae
- Staff discount at our onsite Café and Travel Centre
- Free membership to our onsite gym
- Staff discount to onsite massage services
- Free membership to the Burnie Brae Member Centre including the staff loyalty program.
- Salary Packaging options
