Leisure and Lifestyle - Bus Driver / Carer

Drive with purpose. Care with compassion. Help our clients stay connected.

• Region: Sydney Metro Region
• Reporting to: Manager, Transport Services
• Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Are you a safe and reliable driver who also has a genuine passion for caring for older people and supporting people living with disability?

Uniting is looking for a compassionate and experienced Bus Driver / Carer to join our Transport Services team in the Sydney Metro region.

This is a unique role that combines professional driving with hands-on care and support. You’ll be responsible for safely transporting residents and clients to and from Uniting locations, appointments and outings, while making sure they feel comfortable, respected and supported every step of the way.

About the Role

As a Bus Driver / Carer, you’ll provide safe and comfortable transport for our residents and clients, many of whom may have mobility needs, dementia, developmental disabilities or other complex support requirements.

You’ll be more than their driver — you’ll be a familiar, friendly face they can rely on.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely transporting residents and clients between their homes, Uniting locations and community activities
• Driving clients on outings and assisting with the planning of activities where required
• Helping residents safely enter and exit the bus
• Providing mobility assistance, including support with wheelchairs
• Supervising clients throughout journeys and outings and ensuring their safety and comfort
• Providing appropriate personal care and support, including toileting and hygiene assistance
• Assisting with meals, morning teas and afternoon teas during outings
• Supporting clients with activities and other care needs
• Assisting with medication in accordance with Uniting policies and procedures
• Maintaining client dignity, privacy, choice and independence at all times
• Completing daily vehicle logs and other required documentation
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean, safe and well maintained
• Reporting servicing, repairs, hazards or safety concerns promptly
• Following emergency procedures and all WHS and infection-control requirements

More Than Just Driving

For the people we support, a bus trip can be so much more than simply getting from one place to another.

It can mean getting out into the community, seeing friends, enjoying an outing, attending an activity or simply having the opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery.

You’ll help make these experiences possible.

Your patience, kindness and reliability can make a real difference to someone’s day.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident, safe and reliable bus driver
• Patient, compassionate and respectful
• Comfortable working with older people and people living with disability
• Experienced or willing to work with people living with dementia, developmental disabilities and/or mental health conditions
• Comfortable providing personal care and mobility assistance
• A strong communicator who enjoys building positive relationships
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• A team player who works well with care and transport teams
• Familiar with Sydney and surrounding road networks
• Committed to providing equitable and respectful service to everyone, regardless of background
• Professional, reliable and committed to maintaining client confidentiality and dignity

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current LR (1B) Driver’s Licence
• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
• Proven experience and reliability in bus driving
• A genuine commitment to supporting frail older people and people with disability
• Experience or willingness to support people with dementia and challenging behaviours
• Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• Good communication skills
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety
• Commitment to following Uniting policies, procedures and Safe Work Practices

Experience in aged care, disability or community services is highly desirable.

What We Value

At Uniting, our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our values are Imaginative, Respectful, Compassionate and Bold.

We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness and respect.

As a Bus Driver / Carer, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and positive experience for every person who travels with us.

️Ready to make a difference?

If you’re a skilled driver with a caring heart, enjoy working with people and want a role where no two days are exactly the same, we’d love to hear from you.

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

Come and join Uniting and help our residents and clients travel safely, stay connected and enjoy life in their community.

Drive safely. Care deeply. Make every journey count.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.