About St John Ambulance Queensland

One of the world's most iconic charitable humanitarian organisations, St John Ambulance Queensland (St John Qld) is committed to enhancing the lives of Queenslanders and building a safe and resilient community.

For 140 years, St John Ambulance has been at the forefront of providing urgent health and medical support during times of crisis, empowering individuals with life-saving skills, and offering vital companionship to those in need.

St John Ambulance is Australia's leading provider of First Aid education and products, providing individuals and businesses with the skills, knowledge, confidence andequipment to save a life.

About the Role

This is a great time to be joining St John Qld as we continue to build a 'best inclass' Community Transport function. Our Drivers (support workers) provide aresponsive, customer focused service by driving a fleet vehicle to provide a direct transport service to meet the specific needs of St John Qld Community Services consumers.

Due to Program Growth we need to boost our team with additional casual Community Transport Drivers in our Brisbane region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a high standard of customer service

Provide safe transportation of clients, including securing wheelchairs / scooters andchecking seatbelts are secure

Complete and return documentation (vehicle reports, transport schedules and driver’s envelopes)

Ensure clients are escorted to their destination and provided safe entry to their home or place of residence

Maintain awareness and apply knowledge of the safe operation of mobility aids and vehicle hoists – training will be provided

Report immediately any accident, emergency or serious mechanical / equipment fault

Daily vehicle maintenance, cleaning and refueling

Undertake office duties and promotional activities as required

About you

A safe driver who is committed to providing a quality personal service

Solid communication skills – capacity to liaise professionally with a varying client base including clients with disability and aged persons related conditions

IT skills, literacy and numeracy and money handling experience

Ability to acquire extensive knowledge of the St John Qld products and services range

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills; and ability to quickly establish rapport

The ability to work independently and as a team member

Proven ability to manage schedules and tasks

Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety, Diversity and Equal Opportunity

You must be able to provide evidence of holding full COVID-19 vaccination

Licenses and Registrations

A current open Queensland driver licence (LR advantageous), plus safe driving skills and record

A current Queensland Transport Driver Authorisation (DA) (or ability to obtain one)

Current Provide First Aid and CPR certificate (or ability to obtain one)

Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain one)

Current Disability Worker Screening (or ability to obtain one)

Current Blue Card - Working with Children (or ability to obtain one)

St John Ambulance Qld members must have a zero-blood alcohol concentration and must not smoke or take illicit drugs during operating hours

St John Ambulance Qld members should not take medication that may affect their duties during operating hours

Benefits

Casual position in Brisbane

An attractive hourly rate plus employer superannuation.

Charity and Not-for-Profit sector tax benefits via salary packaging.

Normal hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6am to 6pm (rotating rosterconsisting of 7.6-hour shifts)

Applications

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, send apply to this Seek ad with your Cover letter and your Resume. We can only accept applications received via Seek.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals to apply for this job. Additionally, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, those who have experienced long-term unemployment, disengaged youth, individuals intransitional career phases, single parents, and individuals from non-English speakingbackgrounds.