Bus Driver

37 hours per fortnight - short day shifts

Templestowe Manor, nestled in the beautiful leafy surrounds of Lower Templestowe, offers the highest quality Independent Living and Aged Care lifestyle choices with a variety of accommodation options for permanent and respite care.

About the Opportunity

Working closely with the Lifestyle team the Bus Driver is responsible for providing driving services for, and to ensure safe and comfortable transport of Residents to a range of local areas. Your day will involve driving the bus, helping residents of differing abilities on and off the bus, ensuring proper record keeping and logs for the bus and cleaning the bus as required. We are looking for someone who is a good problem solver, who uses initiative, and demonstrates good presentation and customer service at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Drivers Licence (LR or HR)
• Experience driving a bus is essential
• Experience in aged care or community work is preferable
• Manual handling experience
• Safe driving record
• Immunisation Record - COVID mandatory
• Availability and reliability to commit to required shifts
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and all levels of staff
• Strong passion for working with the elderly

Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination and possibly complete an NDIS Worker Screen.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.