The Transport Officer provides safe, professional, courteous transportation and medical courier services for TAIHS clients in Ingham as required. This position is also responsible for working in collaboration with the Facilities and Infrastructure team in regards to the general and mechanical maintenance of TAIHS vehicles

Duties & Responsibilities

Transport Drivers are part of the administration and operations team and:

• Ensure the clean, safe, reliable and comfortable transport of passengers/clients to and from destinations utilising TAIHS vehicles

• Responsible for operating vehicles safely by following the road safety rules and Authorised Driver requirements of Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland.

Transport Officers within TAIHS have the following responsibilities:

• Managing the passenger/client journey:

this includes preparing the vehicle for service, adhering to the passenger run sheet, recording client data, safely transporting passengers/clients to and from destinations and ensuring the vehicle is kept in a state of cleanliness.

• Providing assistance to passengers/clients:

aiding passengers/clients to get on and off vehicles, loading wheelchairs and walking frames, and providing guidance to clients at various destinations.

• Maintaining safety and compliance:

including completing daily vehicles inspection records/logbooks and checklists, following safety procedures, and reporting incidents/hazards.

ALL employees have a commitment to adhere to the following:

• Work collaboratively with other team members and the wider TAIHS community in a manner that fosters positive reputation, relationships and workplace culture

• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks

• Ensure a commitment to all lawful and reasonable directions

• Actively endeavour to meet personal performance expectations and standards

• Participate in relevant meetings (organisation and team)

• Participate in required training and professional development programs

• Actively monitor, review and assist with improvements to policy, procedure, process and practice across TAIHS - All employees share the authority and responsibility of identifying non-compliances or possible improvements and recording these instances such that corrective or preventive action can be taken, to rectify the immediate situation and to prevent recurrence

• Commit to self-development and self-awareness to support professional growth

• Work in accordance with the TAIHS Code of Conduct and values, workplace health and safety legislation, confidentiality policies and all other relevant policies, procedures and processes

• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Safe driving record

• In depth understanding of the Queensland road rules

• Demonstrated understanding of the Workplace Health and Safety risks and requirements associated with transporting passengers/clients

• Ability to read and follow maps/GPS

• Experience in transportation of clients or community groups (desirable)

• Experience using handheld 2-way communication

Required Licenses and Checks

• Ability to pass a National Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court Records

• Current Blue Card (Queensland's Working with Children Check)

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)

• Maintain required licensing documentation

• Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

• Offer of the position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.

Required Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously

• Ability to display initiative, and motivation

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Empathic and patient nature

Practical Requirements

• Work outside of normal hours of duty may be required

• Travel across the region may be required

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of

Please view the full position description available on the TAIHS website Careers page :https://taihs.net.au/careers/

First Nations People are strongly encouraged to apply for this role

applications for this position close on Sunday February 8th at midnight

To apply - click the apply now tab and upload your resume and cover letter detailing how your capabilities and experience align to the role

for further information contact **@taihs.net.au