Careers
Kick start a career with Area Connect.
Area Connect is a social enterprise of Community Transport Services Tasmania Ltd which is a government-funded, not-for-profit community organisation.
Area Connect is an innovative transport solution in Tasmania. We deliver flexible transport to jobs and training, as well as timetabled bus services in southern Tasmania.
We have a team of people based around the state who are committed to delivering a high-quality service to keep communities connected. From time to time, we have employment opportunities available to work in our team. Embarking on a career with Area Connect means joining a small, motivated, and committed team that coordinates and delivers transport around the state.
Whether you are looking to kick-start your career, change course, or advance your career, we have roles that could suit you.
Current Vacancies
Casual Drivers (Launceston & Surrounds)
About the Role
The Area Connect Driver is responsible to provide professional, high quality and safe passenger
services in their local area to job seekers and members of the community participating in
training and education activities.
Reporting to Regional Coordinator or Local Coordinator, the Area Connect Driver will interact
closely with passengers, community organisations, CTST and other Area Connect colleagues.
Attributes that will help you succeed:
ESSENTIAL
- Technical Qualifications Experience in a similar role, responsible for the provision of transport or community services
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of passenger road vehicles of varying sizes, and
- confidence to use hand-held electronic devices and information technology
- High standards of professionalism and commitment to delivering exceptional standards of
customer service - Well-developed interpersonal with the ability to relate effectively with people at all levels
- Manage customer expectations and competing demands to achieve mutually beneficial
outcomes - Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited support
- Appropriate levels of physical fitness to undertake light to moderate manual handling tasks
- Ability role model positive behaviours to participants, providing suggestions, advice, and open
honest feedback where appropriate
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience in passenger transportation would be advantageous but not essential.
Licences/Other Requirements
- Provision of a National Police certificate that meets the suitability requirements for
unsupervised work in accordance with the Aged Care Act/ NDIS Act - Must hold a current driver’s licence
- Must hold a current registration to work with vulnerable people
- Must hold a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Ancillary Certificate
- Must be an Australian Resident or hold an Australian Working VISA
- Intrastate travel will be required
To Apply
Position Description available for download.
Applications must be made via Seek
You must include a current resume and cover letter detailing your experience relative to the position. Please indicate which location you are applying for in your cover letter.
If you have any enquiries about the position, please contact peopleandcapability@ctst.org.au
Interviews may commence at any time.
CTST is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity where everyone is welcomed and supported!