Community Transport Driver

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Varied

Location: Cameron Park - driving within Newcastle area

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Mitchell Webb | WebbM@mercy.com.au

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

We are looking for social and responsible people to help older community members stay connected and assist with their transport needs.

• Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, Drivers will ensure our clients are transported safely, comfortably and efficiently.
• Transport needs vary and include to and from medical appointments, shopping trips and community outings using a Mercy Health vehicle
• Many of our clients are vulnerable and require that bit extra to ensure their comfort and sense of security.

What you’ll bring
 

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional client-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective client care.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Flexibility with start and finish times across the week from Monday to Friday

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current NDIS screening check.
• Current Driver's License – preferably LR
• Transport for NSW Public Vehicle Driver Authority

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.