Bus Driver (Identified)

Based in Cairns and Edmonton

Salary: Wuchopperen Health Service Limited Enterprise Agreement (2023)

Ancillary, Driver Grade 2, $61,767.13 per annum

Wuchopperen Health Service

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:

• We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
• Commitment to professional development.
• EAP for employees and family members.

About the role:

The position is responsible for the delivery of a safe, caring, high quality standard of transportation of clients travelling to and from Wuchopperen Health Service and the client’s home, and/or other health care facility or service in accordance with approved care plans.

The Bus Driver reports to the Manager, Allied Health and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team that works closely with other members of the clinics and maintains regular contact with health professionals, service providers and other stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provision of a high standard of transport of clients from their homes to Wuchopperen and other service providers.
2. Operate the bus in a manner that is safe by obeying all traffic rules and regulations and minimises the risk of injury or property damage.
3. Ensure daily vehicle checks are carried out and recorded, including fuel levels of the bus and appropriate tyre pressure.
4. Liaise with Purchasing Officer to ensure that maintenance and servicing of the bus is carried out and defects are reported in a timely manner.
5. Liaise with the Medical Administration Team to facilitate client collection and drop-off routes and act on client cancellations or additional client pick-ups.
6. Assist frail or unsteady clients on and off the bus as required including support of clients in and outside of the general clinic.
7. Monitor the safety of clients and report any accident, incident or potential hazard.
8. Conduct administrative duties requiring completion of records that may require the use of a computer.
9. Pick-up and delivery of items as required from the Clinics.
10. Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
11. Work within Wuchopperen’s Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement processes and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
13. Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity.

Core Capabilities:

For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:

1. Ability to operate a bus in a safe and responsible manner together with a demonstrated safe driving history.
2. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
3. Demonstrated ability to actively work within accepted safety practices and assist in the maintenance of a safe transport vehicle.
4. Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
6. Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.

Qualifications and experience:

The possession of a current Queensland Class C or CA driver’s licence.

Requirements:

• Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people).
• Proof of qualifications is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Possess a current driver’s licence.
• A commitment to adhere to Wuchopperen’s policies and procedures.

The above is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information.

How to apply:

To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up-to-date Resume including two referees and complete the screening questions provided from Employment Hero.

For more information contact Korrie Brown, Manager, Allied Health on ‪07 4080 1158‬

Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday October 13th 2025.