Bus Driver/Diversional Therapy Assistant (502530)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Primary Health North West
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 22 January, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Health Services Officers, Level 5
$67,193 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North West
Location:Ulverstone Day Centre
We are seeking a motivated individual to work with our Clients in the Adult Day Centre at Central Coast Ulverstone on a permanent basis.
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.
The Role: Would you like to work with clients to support them with social activities and outings in a group setting?
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.
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 taking 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 works 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.
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.You'll have access to salary package 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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Hold and maintain a current Medium Rigid (MR) class Licence.Hold and maintain an Ancillary Certificate (for driving Public Passenger vehicles).Application Process: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
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:
Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services
Phone: (03) 6464 3091
Email: ******
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Next Steps: Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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