The Team:
The Central Coast Adult Day Centre's function is to provide social support and carer relief for older people and those with a disability living in the community. This service is important to the clients providing social interaction, activities and outings, improving their wellbeing and connectedness. There is one Bus Driver/Diversional Therapist in the Team of 4, who is responsible for transporting clients to and from the centre as well as taking them on outings.
The Role:
Would you like to work with clients to support them with social activities and outings in a group setting and do you hold a MR driver's licence and Ancillary Certificate to drive a Public Passenger Vehicle? If this position interests you, and you have the licence qualifications, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated individual to work with our Clients in the Adult Day Centre at Central Coast Ulverstone to join the Team in a permanent capacity. You will be involved in planning and delivering group programs for those attending the centre, working with clients in a group environment supporting them in various activities and going on outings. As a Bus Driver, your responsibilities will include driving the Centre bus to pick up and drop off clients, as well as take groups on scheduled outings. When not driving the bus, you will be working with clients delivering programs and activities to enhance their wellbeing.
The Team at the Central Coast Adult Day Centre work closely together to deliver high quality experiences to their clients, working with a diverse age range of ages and abilities. If you would like to work in this positive environment, we welcome your application.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 15 hours per fortnight, commencing from April 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $67,193 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022
Allowances:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Lorise Evison
Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services
Phone: (03) 6464 3091
Email: lorise.evison@ths.tas.gov.au
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