Community Transport Officer
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
Job no: 4+3337
Work type: Part Time
Location: Seaford
Categories: Services
Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the position
Council’s Family Health Support Services Department is looking for a Community Transport Officer.
The main responsibilities will include:
Driving the bus for the Community Transport program which takes passengers on regular trips to a variety of locations including shopping centres, senior clubs, the Frankston Library, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and exercise programs
Driving the bus for the Social Support Group Outings program and participating in social outings along with passengers and a volunteer
Provide high levels of customer service and support
Undertake administrative duties to ensure smooth running of the service
This is a part time role working 30.4 hours per week, over 4 days per week.
About you
Experience driving a bus;
Ability to provide safe, friendly and supportive service to passengers, including older people and people with a disability;
Current Victorian heavy vehicle driver licence, minimum Light Rigid (LR) category; and
Current driver accreditation to drive a commercial passenger vehicle.
Benefits of working at Frankston City Council
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:
Access to professional and career development opportunities
Purchased leave
Paid Parental leave
Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance program
Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.
This position is a Band 4, remunerated at $74,536.73 (pro-rata), plus superannuation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Lenore Cairney, Team Leader Access and Social Support on +768 1681 or lenore.cairney@frankston.vic.gov.au
The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.
Culture at Frankston City Council
Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.
Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
Child Safety
Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.
At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that’s located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information.
Pre-Employment Information
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Advertised: 24 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Offer ID: #1164365,
Published: 4 days ago,
Company registered: 4 months ago
