BUS DRIVER - PERMANENT PART TIME
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland. Opening in 1892, Girls Grammar has served and supported the education of girls and young women for over 130 years.
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’. Each member of our School family contributes to sustaining an environment in which individuals actively engage in their learning; where School values are embraced; where mutual and self-respect is paramount; where community and global citizenship is fostered and where excellence in every endeavour is sought and celebrated.
OUR VISION
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School prides itself on being an outstanding school in Regional Queensland that works in active partnership with students, staff, families and community so that girls:
- are inspired, challenged and supported to be strong in mind, body and voice;
- have the self-belief to pursue excellence in all endeavours;
- develop a lifelong aspiration for learning- ‘Non Scholae, Sed Vitae’; and
- embrace the School’s values and ethical principles to live as empowered individuals who confidently approach an ever-changing world with intellectual curiosity.
OUR MISSION
At Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, we strive to be an independent day and boarding school of choice in Regional Queensland where girls build an enduring sense of connection, are nurtured to be their best and develop the skills, self-belief and resilience to confidently embrace their futures.
OUR VALUES
Staff and students are expected to display the following behaviours that are at the core of our School:
- Courage and integrity
- Respect
- Pursuit of excellence
- Innovation and tradition
- Connection and inclusivity
- Intellectual curiosity
OUR MOTTO
Non Scholae Sed Vitae - Not only for School but for Life we are Learning.
THE ROLE
Position: Bus Driver
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time – Term Time
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week
Commence: Immediate Start
Hours of work are 2.45pm - 4.45pm Monday to Friday. Hours can be subject to change slightly depending on student pick ups. A 15% allowance is applied to Broken Shift hours.
Some additional hours are required over the school holiday periods for mandatory training and other requirements. Additional hours will be scheduled in advance.
Weekend work paid at Overtime rates is also an option to help drive our Boarding Students to and from Boarding activities.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Rockhampton Girls Grammar Schools Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school according to the daily schedule. The Bus Driver must ensure that the school bus is always in a good operating condition and cleanliness maintained. The Bus Driver must maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, traffic regulations and the Schools Code of Conduct.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
SAFETY AND LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Operate the school bus in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures and in order to minimise the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
- Ensure students under the age of 12 years are met by parent or approved adult at their designated bus stop:
- Provide supervision and duty of care to students who have not been met by parents or approved adult at their designated bus stop and escort them to the Outside School Hours Care program at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School.
- Report any delays or accidents to Facilities and Services Manager and Student Services:
- Complete incident report forms for any vehicle accidents and obtain relevant documentation (included other involved parties driver licence if applicable) and photo evidence of the scene.
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
- Transport the bus to any scheduled services and/or maintenance repairs.
- Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required.
- Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored.
- Advise the Facilities and Services Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
- Ensure the bus maintains all scheduled servicing.
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain bus driver daily schedules for external activities.
- Pick up and deliver students as per schedule.
- Take attendance on the school bus.
- Ensure students are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
- Maintain order and discipline on the school bus.
- Make note of any behavioural or disciplinary problems and report them to the Deputy Principal – Students, Director or Primary, Director of Secondary and/ or Head of Boarding.
COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY
The Bus Driver, when dealing with the community, must act courteously and respectfully. This includes if the Bus Driver receives a complaint regarding bus schedules or the quality of service being provided. The school Bus Driver must report all complaints to the Facilities and Services Manager.
EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of highway and school bus regulations.
- Experience in dealing with children including those with specials needs.
- Experience in scheduling systems and procedures.
- Experience in record keeping systems.
- Knowledge of plant equipment cleaning standards and procedures for buses.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Analytical problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills.
- Strong cultural awareness.
- Demonstrated sound work ethic.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Superannuation benefits
- Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options available
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Promote Rockhampton Girls Grammar School inside and outside the school community.
The successful application is required to:
- possess a current Blue Card from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian;
- hold a current MR or HR Licence; and
- hold a current Driver Authorisation.
All applicants will be subject to Rockhampton Girls Grammar School legislative screening procedures and will be required to authorise such checks and provide identification. These checks are consistent with Rockhampton Girls Grammar's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To be considered for the Bus Driver position please submit a copy of:
- Cover Letter and Resume via Seek in PDF format
- Blue Card
- Driver Licence
- Drivers Authorisation
- 2 professional references
Applications close: 5.00pm, Thursday 24 October 2024
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Rockhampton Girls Grammar School reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
For further information contact Emily Conrad, the Human Resources Officer on (07) 49 300 967 or HR@rggs.qld.edu.au