Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be interviewed and appointed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

About Us:

Sydney Community Services is not-for-profit aged and disability community service provider focused on enabling people through choice and opportunity to live fulfilled, connected and independent lives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Program Development and Coordination: Develop, implement, and oversee community transportation programs and services, including scheduling, route planning, and service delivery.

· Staff Coordination: Collaborate with SCS coordinators to identify transportation needs and schedule appropriate vehicles and drivers to meet service needs. Roster drivers and provide support to transport team.

· Fleet Management: Manage transportation resources, including rostering and maintaining 13 vehicles, to ensure efficient and cost-effective service delivery.

· Community Engagement: Engage with community members to understand their transportation needs, gather feedback, and promote available services and External Bus Hires.

· Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of transportation services, including service usage, incident reports, and financial transactions. Prepare and present reports to stakeholders.

· Compliance: Ensure that transportation services comply with relevant regulations, safety standards, and organisational policies.

· Problem-Solving: Address and resolve any issues or challenges related to transportation services in a timely and effective manner.

· Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and ensure the Transport team follows best practices in safety and environmental care.

Qualifications and skills:

· Relevant qualifications in Community Services and/or relevant industry experience

· Proven experience in Community Transport with leadership experience preferred

· Advance driving and Work Health & Safety awareness.

· Ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.

· Effective listening and verbal skills and the use of discretion and confidentiality at all times.

· Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills.

· Proven experience in Scheduling of staff and fleet vehicles

· Participant focused and person-centred approach as well as the personal attributes of patience, flexibility, sound work ethics, discretion, cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect are required.

· Ability to adapt to computer systems and software programs to ensure an efficient and effective service delivery to clients and participants.

· Knowledge of current developments, new programmes and initiatives in the Aged Care and Disability Sectors.

· Current NSW driver’s license

· Current Heavy Vehicles License or willingness to obtain one

· Bus Driver Authority or willingness to obtain one

· First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

· Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

· National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Check or willingness to obtain one