Motor Vehicle Driver - Specialist Aged Care & Rehabilitation - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Motor Vehicle Driver 4651-6250
Remuneration: $59428.03 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ535879
Application Close Date: 08/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 11/12/2024 – 18/12/2024
Contact Details: Diana Kelecevic | Phone: 02 8738 4757 | Email: Diana.Kelecevic@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for a Motor Vehicle Driver to complement and enhance the current Aged Care and Rehabilitation Services.
What You'll be Doing
To provide safe and efficient transport of clients residing in the Liverpool and Fairfield Local Government Areas who require transport to and from Aged Care and Rehabilitation outpatient appointments at Liverpool Hospital, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. This may include transport of clients for other outpatient clinics with approval from the Team Leader/ Department managers/Directors of the Aged Care and Rehabilitation Team.
Assist the Department Managers as directed in the efficient and effective operation of the AC&R clients transport.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
- Good knowledge of the Sydney south western metropolitan and surrounding areas
- Good Communication Skills written and verbal, able to communicate at all levels
- Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision. Also demonstrable ability to work in a team environment.
- Able to read and understand a street directory
- Able to ensure the vehicles are kept clean and tidy.
- Knowledge and understanding of manual handling techniques
- Assist clients with entering and departing from motor vehicle as required
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
