Bus Driver
Avon Community Services
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Immediate start - based in Northam
Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Northam
Join a values-driven organisation with a great team culture
Above award rate
About us
Avon Community Services is a not-for-profit charity that has proudly served Wheatbelt communities for almost 40 years with dedicated youth centres, programs and services. We are passionate about providing opportunities and supporting local young people to meet their needs and aspirations.
About the role
Avon Community Services provides a school bus service in Northam for primary and secondary school aged students who have challenges with school attendance.
This role drives a 22 seater bus on a bus route picking up students from their homes and transporting them to a Northam school, and returning them home safely after school. Currently the service supports approximately 50 students.
Morning shifts are 7.30am-9am and afternoon shifts 2.30pm-4pm (2.15pm -3.45pm Thursdays).
About you
To thrive in this role you will have:
A current Light Rigid (LR) driving licence or above
A current Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
Clean driving history with no serious traffic offences or disqualifications
Be able to pass a pre‐employment physical examination
Commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Excellent time management skills
Ability to manage student behaviour calmly and professionally
You will also be required to have and maintain a:
Working with Children Clearance (WWC)
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NPC)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply now
If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you then we want to hear from you.
To apply please email: ceo@avoncs.org.au or call Dayane on 0499 507 452.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, with immediate start required.
Inclusion: Avon Community Services is creating a workplace that celebrates and advances diversity and inclusion. To achieve this, we seek team members who reflect the diversity of our communities and are passionate about driving positive change. Everyone is welcome and valued here.
Child Safe: Avon Community Services is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.