Casual Aboriginal Transport Drivers
About us
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country. RivMed provides medical, and dental services, and social and emotional well-being programs and has been working for 30 years in the Riverina communities. RivMed works to effect change with the most marginalized and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical, allied health, and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
The organization is currently undergoing a period of positive change with increased transparency and accountability.
The Role
We are seeking to establish a casual pool of drivers for our services. The role involves driving RivMed clients of the service to / from appointments. On occasion casual drivers may be requested to assist in other duties such as assisting at functions or undertaking minor maintenance and repairs at RivMeds various office locations.
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed works to effect change in the most marginalized and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
About you
An excellent driving record supported by holding a current NSW drivers licence
Motivation to provide service excellence
Good interpersonal communication skills combined with experience with diverse groups of people including internal and external stakeholders
Autonomous with the ability to prioritise tasks also with the ability to take direction in meeting the priorities of the service and its clients
Proven time management skills
Ability to manage a crisis situation
We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000.
Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counseling sessions paid by the Corporation.
Ability to accrue and take Time Off in Lieu (within reason & at manager discretion).
Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume, confirmation of your Aboriginality, and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.
Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction, and provide written reports.
Applicants must also hold a current driver’s license with the ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)
Applications should be emailed to recruitment@rivmed.org.au or marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and addressed to the Human Resource Team, PO Box 458, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Applications close at 9 am, Monday 14 August 2023.
Employment conditions
Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, and a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check. Successful applicants must demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19 in line with current Department of Health regulations.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Cherie Vaughan, PSP OoHC Program Manager on 0438 580 769.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current Australian driver’s license?
