• Temporary Part-time Opportunity
• 22.25 hours per week until June 2027
• Join an Inclusive and Diverse Workplace
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing

The Aged Services team provides quality home and community support services for older people, people with a disability and their carers. Banyule City Council Aged Services is committed to providing inclusive services. We strive to ensure our services are accessible and the people we deal with are treated with dignity and respect regardless of gender identity and orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, and cultural and socio-economic background.

About the Role:

This is a great opportunity to work in Community Aged Care whilst maintaining a work-life balance. You will transport senior adults to and from the Social Support Group and outings, assist clients on and off the bus as needed and undertake vehicle checks and maintenance schedule.

In this role, you will participate in developing and delivering activities that meet the client's identified needs and assist with their care needs.

You must have a current Victorian light rigid driver's licence and experience in transporting and working with clients within a community setting.

The primary location of this role is at Bellfield Community Hub. This job requires 22.25 hours across three days per week. Preferred days are Monday 8.30 am-4 pm, Tuesday 8.30 am-4.45 pm, Thursday 8.15 am-4.15 pm.

**Days are negotiable for the successful candidate.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Certificate III Home and Community Care (or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret a road map effectively (with a good sense of direction).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and work independently.
• Ability to meet service deadlines and operational standards.
• A demonstrated understanding of the Aged and Disability Services, including the needs of aged and clients with a Disability and those experiencing Dementia.
• Ability to work with other team members to plan, implement and evaluate activities and programs designed to meet clients' needs, interests and skill levels.
• CPR & Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
• Manual driver's license, Light Rigid license and driver's certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in the community services transport area (desirable).
• A relevant second community language (desirable).
• Food Handling (desirable).

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Manual driver's license, Light Rigid license and driver's certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Police check
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Current Working with Children’s check
• CPR & Level 2 First Aid Certificate

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Fern Lawrence Tel (03) 8673 4355 for a confidential conversation.

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Social Support Group Assisted Transport and Program Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer.

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

A position description is attached.