The Role

Vacancies exist for Community Transport Drivers to join our driver team in a rewarding role. We are offering fixed part-time and fulltime positions for 12 months with potential for a permanency thereafter.

You will be responsible for the safe transport of people of all ages to various locations around Cessnock LGA, Maitland, Newcastle, while delivering professional customer service, assisting with mobility equipment, shopping bags, and providing friendly conversation.

To be considered for this position you must be flexible to work week days and/or weekends between 5.00am – 11.00pm (penalty rates apply) starting out of Cessnock. Shifts operate Monday to Sunday with a variety of fixed rosters available including morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.

Typical shift durations range from 4 to 8 hours depending on roster allocation, with split shifts applying where required. 

You must demonstrate a genuine interest to work within the community, have a high level of personal integrity, be committed to a caring & supportive team environment, responsible driving ethics, be physically fit to fulfil the manual tasks required such as frequent loading and unloading of mobility equipment, operating a wheelchair lifter & applying wheelchair restraints, entry & exit of vehicles and presentation of service vehicles.

Essential Requirements

• LR Class Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain)

• NSW Bus Driver Authority (or willingness to obtain)

• Passenger Transport Licence Code ‘T’ (Service NSW)

• Ability to use a range of mobile devices and PC

• Experience driving buses, vans and cars (manual & auto up to 22-seats)

• Current Police Check

• Working With Children Check

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Influenza Vaccination 2026

• Provision of a Service NSW driving record

Benefits

Shift hours fixed between 5.00am – 11.00pm, Monday – Sunday.

You will be supported to upgrade your licence and/or apply for a NSW Bus Driver Authority.

Vacancy exists for an immediate start.

How to apply

To apply for this position, submit your resume and brief covering letter addressing the criteria and essential requirements, including how your skills and experience suit the role.

Applications can be sent to People & Culture at: pos••••••••••••@nccca.com.au

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.