General Service Officer Level 5 ($80,025) | PNSNDC03

Job Description

Details : Do you have an impeccable driving record, take pride in doing a good job and want to make a difference to students with a disability in Canberra? If so, then Transport Canberra and City Services want to hear from you! About you You’re a genuine people person, who is easy going, understanding, and want to contribute to your local community. A great communicator, you work well in small teams under limited supervision and use your experience to solve problems. You’ve got experience driving buses or similar vehicles and are committed to maintaining high safety standards. You might be approaching the end of your current career or have many years work experience under your belt and looking to add value in a role that will be both satisfying and provide you with the LIFE|WORK|BALANCE we all crave. About the role Special Needs Transport (SNT) is responsible for providing school transport for students with disability to and from ACT public schools each day. As a bus operator, you play a key role in ensuring these services run safely and on time. You’ll operate a fleet of wheelchair equipped buses which operate to tight deadlines and need to display patience, empathy and understanding, especially in heightened situations. Driving for SNT will give you an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with a disability across Canberra by providing them with a reliable and safe service. Working Monday to Friday drivers may be required to work between the hours of 07:00am – 17:00pm to ensure school and flexible bus services are delivered. The Special Needs Transport and Flexible Transport services do not operate on weekends, public holidays or public service shutdown periods. Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas. Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing in the role) Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. Hold a minimum (C) Class drivers’ licence (or interstate equivalent). Hold an O class drivers licence condition or interstate equivalent (or the ability to obtain). Ability to comply with any legal requirement to work in health or aged care sectors, including having received a current course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or holding an approved exemption (where applicable). Applicants will be required to participate in psychometric testing. The results of the testing will be used in the selection process. How to Apply: Complete the online application form. Attach the following documents to the online form: In 100-250 words explain ‘Why do you want to be a Special Needs Bus Driver for Transport Canberra?’. A copy of your Australian driver’s licence. A current five-year Australian Driver History Check (from all the relevant Australian state or territory authorities where you have lived) no older than 1 month at the time of application. A copy of your current Working with Vulnerable People registration or a copy of the receipt for your Working with Vulnerable People application. Completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check consent form with certified copies of the required identification documents (as outlined in the Applicant information pack). Please do not provide a police check report, as we will apply for a police report on your behalf. Copy of Visa documents outlining working rights (if required). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr