Special Needs Transport Driver | Part-time Permanent

Special Needs Transport Driver | Part-time Permanent Classification: General Service Officer Level 5Salary: $75,602 - $78,927 plus superannuationPosition No: SNDP08, severalDirectorate: City and EnvironmentAdvertised (Gazettal date): 06 November 2025Contact Officer: Gilbert Librando on ***************@act.gov.au or 7*** Details: Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for reliable, safety‑conscious individuals to join our team as a part‑time Special Needs Transport Driver. In this vital role, you’ll operate wheelchair‑accessible minibuses, ensuring the safe and timely transport of passengers along designated routes. You’ll provide excellent customer service to a diverse range of passengers, including students with disability, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive transport environment. Key responsibilities include: Safely operating a wheelchair‑accessible mini‑bus. Delivering friendly, professional customer service while following scheduled routes. Performing pre‑drive vehicle checks, maintaining operating records, and reporting any defects or maintenance needs. Ensuring the general security of the bus while in service. Cleaning, disinfecting, and refuelling vehicles to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. This role does not involve direct supervision of staff but requires a high level of independence, responsibility, and care. If you’re someone who values safety, enjoys working with people, and wants to contribute to a meaningful service, we’d love to hear from you. 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. Successfully undergo a police check. This position requires a pre‑employment medical. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to – Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au). Hold a minimum C class driver’s licence with the ability to upgrade to Medium Rigid (MR). Hold an ‘O’ class driver licence condition, public vehicle driver authority, interstate equivalent (or ability to obtain). Hold a current First Aid certificate including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Relevant qualifications relating to driving and/or disability services are desirable. Notes: These positions are part‑time at 25 hours per week and the full‑time salary noted above will be pro‑rata. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill expected vacancies over the next 12 months. How to apply: Please attach the following documents: Your 100‑250‑word response to ‘Why I would be an asset as a Special Needs Transport Driver’. A copy of your Australian driver’s licence. A current five‑year Australian Driver History Check (from the relevant Australian state or territory authorities where you have lived) no older than one month old at time of application. Completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check consent form and 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. A copy of your current Working with Vulnerable People registration. Proof of Australian residency or Australian citizenship (where applicable). Current First Aid certificate including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Applications should be submitted. 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. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. Closes: 20 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr