Casual or Permanent | Competitive Pay | 12% Super | Career Development | Community Impact
West Daly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our team as a Disability Bus Driver under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable skills, gain secure employment and contribute to stronger, culturally safe outcomes across the West Daly Region.
Why Join West Daly Regional Council?
- Competitive full-time salary: $75,392.54 – $ 80,607.20 per annum + 12% Super or
- Competitive Casual hourly rate: $38.16 -$ 40.79 + 25% casual loading + 12% Super
- Career development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to build long-term employment pathways under RJED
- Work that directly supports remote Indigenous communities
- Make a real difference in your own community
About the Role
The Disability Bus Driver position will provide exceptional customer service in the provision of transporting disabled residents between community locations in a timely and safe manner over specified routes including school and activity services within operational, organisational and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide community transport bus services for residents of West Daly Region communities
- Assist residents during outings, activities or programs and at all times provide courteous, caring customer service.
- Ensure the council bus is cleaned and well maintained.
- Operate the Council bus to always ensure a safe and comfortable ride for passengers.
- Adhere to precise schedules as much as possible.
- Adjust driving according to traffic and weather conditions.
- Undertake pre-departure checks in accordance with procedures.
- Report delays, accidents, incidents and vehicle defects in a timely manner.
- Complete and comply with all operational reporting functions, including but not limited to Bus Operator reports, Incident, Hazard and Accident forms and processes.
- Performs all tasks in a safe manner, ensuring compliance with Legislation, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and all internal safety policies and procedures.
- Utilise radio communications systems.
- Provide information through reports regarding bus stop infrastructure, bus running times and other related matters as reasonably required.
- Undertake and record daily and weekly vehicle checks and notify the Council management.
- Keep relevant logs and statistics as required.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with legislative, industrial and Council policy requirements and standards in the areas WH&S
Eligibility (Requirements)
Applicants must meet one or more of the following:
- A Remote Employment Services (RES) participant
- A job seeker eligible for RES
- Located in a RES Region
- A participant in the New Jobs Program Trial (NJPT) or CDP Trials
Essential Requirements
- Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
- National Criminal History Check or ability to obtain
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence with “H” Endorsement and “LR” rigid licence.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is designed to strengthen local employment pathways and community leadership.
About West Daly Regional Council
West Daly Regional Council spans 14,000 km² across the remote communities of Wadeye, Peppimenarti and Nganmarriyanga, located 300–420 km south-west of Darwin.
We deliver essential local government services that support safe, respectful and healthy communities. Guided by our mission to walk alongside culture, country and people, we create meaningful opportunities and strengthen local capacity across the region.
Important Information
- Accommodation is not provided
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
- Pre-employment checks include criminal history, right to work and eligibility verification
- Applications assessed as received
- Position open until filled
How to Apply
- Click ‘Apply’ and submit your resume
- For the full Position Description or enquiries, contact: recruitment@westdaly.nt.gov.au
