Description

Are you keen to support your local community?

We’re looking for reliable volunteer drivers to support the safe transport of clients to various appointments.

As a Volunteer Community Transport Driver, you will:

• Ensure the safe and comfortable transport of clients using a community transport vehicle. Destinations may include: doctors’ appointments, hospital/medical appointment, aged day care, social outings and shopping.
• Assist clients with mobility, i.e., walking or getting in or out of the vehicle or with seating.
• Monitor daily maintenance requirements of the designated vehicle and equipment, including cleaning
• Uphold the Intereach values of partnership, leadership and social justice.

For further details, you can request a copy of the Role Profile by emailing careers@intereach.com.au.

This is a casual volunteer position based in Deniliquin.

About You

We are seeking drivers who are good communicators and passionate about supporting the local community.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have a well-developed understanding of the needs of Community Transport users including people with disabilities, frail aged, carers and children
• Knowledge of the Deniliquin Local Government area
• Demonstrated history of reliability and punctuality
• Be willing to complete a full health assessment (the cost will be reimbursed by Interach)
• Provide driver history
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a current unrestricted driver’s licence with a Passenger Transport Code “T” (NSW)
• Undertake a criminal record check
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a current Working With Children Check
• Have clearance to work in aged care (must not be listed on the Aged Care Register of Banning Order)
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current First Aid and CPR certificate

Benefits

Intereach prides itself on supporting our people. Benefits include:

• Flexibility to support volunteering and life-balance
• Diversity and inclusion. Come as you are!
• Growth and development – take advantage of various learning opportunities
• A role with purpose
• A friendly and supportive team

More information

For further information related specifically to the role please contact:

Angela Hoffman from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1300 488 226 or careers@intereach.com.au for general enquiries or confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Peter Parslow (Service Operations Manager) on 0455 381 815 for any role specific enquiries.

We are an Inclusive organisation and proudly welcome applicants from all walks of life. People of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures are encouraged to apply.

As a Child Safe organisation Intereach is committed to upholding high standards of child safety in everything we do. We strive to create and maintain an environment where all children feel safe, respected.

• Ensure the safe and comfortable transport of clients using a community transport vehicle. Destinations may include: doctors’ appointments, hospital/medical appointment, aged day care, social outings and shopping.
• Assist clients with mobility, i.e., walking or getting in or out of the vehicle or with seating.
• Monitor daily maintenance requirements of the designated vehicle and equipment, including cleaning
• Uphold the Intereach values of partnership, leadership and social justice.

• Good communicators
• Passionate about supporting the local community
• Well-developed understanding of the needs of Community Transport users including people with disabilities, frail aged, carers and children
• Knowledge of the Deniliquin Local Government area
• Demonstrated history of reliability and punctuality

• Willing to complete a full health assessment (the cost will be reimbursed by Interach)
• Provide driver history
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a current unrestricted driver’s licence with a Passenger Transport Code “T” (NSW)
• Undertake a criminal record check
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a current Working With Children Check
• Have clearance to work in aged care (must not be listed on the Aged Care Register of Banning Order)
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current First Aid and CPR certificate