Community Support Services Transport Officer

Community Support Services Transport Officer

Permanent Part Time position available

About us

Western District Health Service is a leading and innovative sub-regional health service providing a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.

Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, and on the doorstep of the majestic Grampians National Park, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities.  Learn more – Visit Hamilton

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is seeking applications from people interested in pursuing or continuing a career as a valued  Community Support Services Transport Officer.

As a Community Support Services Transport Officer your primary objective is to coordinate and provide a safe and reliable community transport service for residents of the Southern Grampians Shire. This role requires assisting transport users with tasks including but not limited to shopping, appointments and social outings.

The successful applicant will have experience in driving a bus or similar vehicle, have an awareness of the sensitivities of the needs of transport users and have sound administrative skills.

For further details please see the position description 

Closing Date : 31 August 2022

Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews arranged as soon as practical following application assessment.

Depending on the position the successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a Police Criminal Check, employee Victorian Working with Children Check and be willing to undertake a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check. Current immunisation records/evidence is required, including COVID and Booster requirements

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.