Community Support Driver

Reference number: 10366

Closing date: 11pm, 7 August 2024

• 12-month part-time opportunity
• Salary range commencing at $34.07 per hour + 11.5% superannuation
• An opportunity to make a difference in the local community

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated individual to join the Community Wellbeing Department.

This position will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service to our residents and community members through safe transportation services.

Some key aspects of the role include:

• Provide a consumer-focused service which is responsive to consumer needs and provides appropriate first contact resolution.
• Be responsible for the timely completion of rostered transport routes in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provide a high level of customer service and represent Council in a positive way.

About you

Moonee Valley City Council are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Community Transport Driver to transport community members in a safe, respectful, and considerate manner using Moonee Valley City Council fleet vehicles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Current Australian Driver's License
• Driver Accreditation certificate
• Level II First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated understanding of Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience in working with a range of diverse community members including older people and people with disabilities, and;
• Demonstrated a high level of communication and customer service skills.

About us

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone's unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications must include responses to the key selection criteria found within the position description. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Trang Hoang, Community Support Team Leader on 03 9243 1767 for a confidential discussion.

In line with Council policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.