CatholicCare Central Queensland

Transport Driver - Rockhampton

CatholicCare Central Queensland  •  $27.55 - $29.45/hr  •  Rockhampton, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

  • This is a rewarding opportunity to do more than just drive — you’ll play a vital role in helping community members stay connected, independent, and engaged in everyday life. Capricorn Coast role with regional travel to Rockhampton
  • $27.55 - $29.45 per hour + generous salary packaging to boost take-home pay (part-time role minimum 10 hours per week.
  • Enjoy a stable work environment that genuinely offers a supportive work-life balance, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits designed to enhance your well-being.

About the role:

As part of the Transport Team, the Transport Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and client-focused transport services using CatholicCare fleet vehicles.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing transport services using CatholicCare buses and cars
  • Supporting clients by providing appropriate information about transport services
  • Conducting vehicle inspections and risk assessments to ensure client safety
  • Reporting incidents and hazards in line with organisational procedures
  • Promoting CatholicCare transport services within the region to support program viability

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current C or CA Class Driver’s Licence (QLD)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Driver Authorisation Licence
  • Experience in transport services or community care (desirable)
  • Experience driving 10–12 seater vehicles (desirable)

Core Competencies

  • Professional and effective communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
  • Basic numeracy, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to confidently use computers and handheld devices (phones, iPads)
  • Ability to conduct appropriate risk assessments

Other Requirements

  • Sound knowledge of basic administrative practices and procedures
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Willingness to operate any allocated fleet vehicle, including 10–12 seat buses or vans
  • Availability to work Monday to Friday, with start times from 7:00am.
  • Based on the Capricorn Coast, with some workdays in Rockhampton

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

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CatholicCare Central Queensland

About CatholicCare Central Queensland

CatholicCare Central Queensland is the official Catholic social service agency for the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Our mission is to share in the healing ministry of Jesus by providing professional community services to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and families.

CatholicCare works with community and government to serve all people without regard to religion, race, orientation, age, economic circumstance or ethnic background. Our primary role and purpose is to provide professional, quality social services in:

• Aged and disability care and mental health

• NDIS supports

• Counselling and psychology

• Family support

• Relationship mediation

• Domestic and family violence response; and

• Employee assistance programs

CatholicCare has offices in Blackwater, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton and Yeppoon; and some services are available in surrounding regional areas too.

To access our services or learn more, call our friendly team on 1300 523 985 or visit www.catholiccarecq.com.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Rockhampton City, AU
Year Founded
1974
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