Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit NT Wide Services
Job title Ground Transport Driver Designation Physical 3
Job type Casual ($42.84 per hour) Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $67,945 - $70,839 Location Alice Springs
Position number 70263534 RTF 360077 Closing 08/11/2026
Contact Eugene Christakos 8951 7846 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360077

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and
accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the
recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this
position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Contribute to the delivery of Health Care Services and the continuity of care of patients by providing an effective transport
service for Flynn Dr renal unit and Alice Springs Hospital.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. To provide safe, timely and effective transport of all patients requiring inter facility transport, ensuring that appropriate

standards of care are provided.
2. Ability to assist with secure transfer of patients in a variety of situations.
3. Competence in operating patient transport wheelchair lift/load or willingness to learn.
4. Ensure accurate records are maintained for departmental purposes through relevant data collection and appropriate

record keeping.
5.



Maintain transport vehicles and equipment ensuring that vehicles are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.
6. Undertake safety equipment checks.
7. Respect patient’s dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
8. Complete the ASH mandatory competency requirements comprising of on-line and practical assessments.
9. Follow defined service delivery quality standards, Work Health and Safety policies and procedures relating to the work

being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe service and workplaces.
10. Preparedness to work a rotating 7-day week roster.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Effective interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills.
2. Physically capable of transferring patients, loading / unloading and assisting patients on/off stretchers and loading of

wheelchair patients in/out of transport vehicles.
3. Must hold a current Northern Territory Light Rigid (LR) (or above) class drivers’ licence and must have a safe driving

record.
4. Be capable of communicating effectively with people of all nationalities in a multicultural environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with limited supervision and a as a team member.
6. Preparedness and capacity to work a rotating roster which includes morning, afternoon shifts and weekends as needed.
7. Ability to undertake a Cert III in Aged Care or Health Support Services, first aid and basic life support.
8. Must hold a current NT Working with Children Card.
9. Able to demonstrate immunisation history.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Ground Transport Driver (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs