About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do.  We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Community Bus Driver assists Council’s Community Wellbeing team to provide accessible, sustainable, and activated facilities that contribute to enhancing the quality of life of residents by providing spaces, services and programs for community, cultural and civic activities.  The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe transport around the Greater Sydney Region, including rural and regional areas, of local seniors participating in Council's coordinated bus outings.

We currently have a permanent part-time (28 hours p/week) position available. 

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

Permanent Part-Time (based on 28 hours per week):  $46,963.07 pa - $52,689.31 pa + 11% Superannuation. 

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. A current Class LR (Light Rigid) Driver’s License with a safe driving record
2. Good communication and organizational skills with the ability to show initiative
3. High level of customer service skills and provide accurate information in a prompt and courteous manner.
4. Suitable level of fitness relative to position (refer to the functional requirements and physical attributes of this position as outlined below.
5. Current first aid accreditation or willingness to attain.
6. Must meet Child Protection Act requirements and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

Enquiries

Mark Jones, Acting Healthy Ageing Programs Supervisor on 9392 5844

Closing Date

Sunday 5 May 2024, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.