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 who will be responsible for filling casual shifts to drive the Community Bus to provide a safe, friendly and support service.

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 and the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre; and
• Driving the bus for the Outings program to a variety of destinations, and facilitating social connections for passengers with the support of a volunteer.

This is a casual role which will backfill the other bus drivers when they are on leave. Shifts vary each week/month dependent on staff leave, Monday through to Friday.

About you

• Current Victorian Heavy Vehicle Licence, minimum Light Rigid (LR) Category;
• Current driver accreditation to drive a commercial passenger vehicle issued by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria;
• Level 2 First Aid qualification;
• Relevant computer knowledge and skills to support the team with rostering and client management;
• An understanding of working with frail aged people and people with disabilities; and
• Proven ability to take leadership in the culture on the bus, on all outings and in the office whilst maintaining appropriate and professional workplace behavior at all times.

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
• Employee assistance program

This casual role is paid at Band 4 level A, currently remunerated at $47.15 per hour plus leave loading, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Alicia Langan on (03) 9768 1681 or via email at [email protected]

The position description 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, Drivers Accreditation and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a pre-employment functional assessment and National Police Record Check.