About the role

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Transport Driver to join our team at Royal Rehab Ryde. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting current inpatients to and from external medical or dental appointments. Additionally, you may provide non‑clinical support to other areas within the Centre as time permits.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide protected, effective, and efficient transport services for Royal Rehab patients, ensuring their comfort and security.
- Collect and return keys and a mobile phone from the Coordinator’s office daily.
- Meet with the Coordinator each morning to review the transport list and any other duties.
- Liaise regularly with the Coordinator to stay informed of cancellations or additions to the transport list.
- Assist the transport escort nurse with collecting clients to/from units and outpatient clinics.
- Ensure all clients are secured in wheelchairs and seatbelts as per guidelines.
- Maintain timely arrival and return from external appointments by liaising continually with the escort nurse.
- Liaise with nursing staff to understand the needs of unescorted clients.
- Transport clients and/or their belongings to their place of residence on discharge as requested.
- Maintain vehicle safety, cleanliness and maintenance, including refueling and reporting any faults or concerns.
- Familiarize yourself with Centre Fleet Policy and use driving log sheets, hands‑free mobile kits, fuel cards and other vehicle‑related resources.
- Complete the timesheet daily and attend regular in‑service training on emergency procedures and other mandatory training.
- Assist on inpatient units and around the centre as time permits with tasks such as portering clients, delivering mail and transporting stock deliveries.




- Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the transport service and perform any other duties as requested by the Coordinator or Clinical Operations Manager.

About You

We seek a self‑motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential Criteria

- Australian unrestricted driver’s licence.
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Manual handling proficiency or willingness to participate in manual handling training.
- Demonstrated commitment to client comfort and safety.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team setting.
- Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible with work practices.

Desirable Criteria

- Previous experience in a similar role.

Benefits

- Salary Packaging – lower your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay.
- Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts.
- Maxxia Rewards – enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner.
- Career growth – genuine career opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration.
- Employee Assistance Program – access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family.
- Leadership – supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Culture – friendly and close‑knit team environment.

EEO Statement

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

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📌 Transport Driver (Ryde City Council)
🏢 Royal Rehab
📍 Ryde City Council