Bus Driver

Rehoboth Christian College

KENWICK, WA 


Bus Driver

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.90 FTE)

Applications Close: 28 March 2025


Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on children’s lives? Love driving and ensuring a safe, comfortable journey? If so, this may be the role for you!

<p>An exciting opportunity has become available for a Christian Bus Driver to join our College in a part-time position (70 hours per fortnight) based at our Kenwick campus, commencing as soon as possible.</p> <p>Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on children’s lives? Love driving and ensuring a safe, comfortable journey? If so, this may be the role for you!</p> <p>The ideal candidate will be able to work independently for extended periods, as well as being a real “people person” with a love for sharing life and faith with staff and students in our College community.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Rehoboth</strong></p> <p>As the first Christian parent-governed school in Western Australia, we are pioneers of distinctly Christian education. Our rich heritage stretches back almost sixty years; we have learned a fair bit in that time and are always seeking ways to improve and innovate.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rehoboth exists to partner with families in their God-given task of nurturing and educating their children. You will be joining a team who really believe in their mission to lead students to think and live for the glory of God in every aspect of their lives.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Position</strong></p> <p>Your day will involve safely transporting students to and from the College campus in the mornings and afternoons, working 50 hours a fortnight. You will carefully drop off each child at their designated stop and ensure they reach home safely, always with a friendly wave and a smile.</p> <p>You will also be driving 20 hours per fortnight for excursions. Excursions tend to be irregular and intermittent; some weeks may require more bus driving than others, therefore we will average your contracted hours each semester.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have a “can-do” attitude and always remain focused on safety and service delivery. The College observes best practice regarding maximum work hours and stand-down/rest requirements for passenger transport drivers. Our buses can accommodate between 39 - 57 adult passengers.</p> <p>We offer potential flexibility for individuals interested in a mix of bus driving and facilities maintenance work. We highly value experience in gardening and handyman/trade skills.</p> <p>This is an ongoing position to commence as soon as possible, during term time only.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You Need to Succeed</strong></p> <p>Apart from the necessary qualifications, we look for people who are a great cultural fit. Rehoboth is a community of Christians – parents and staff alike. We focus on supporting each other in our spiritual walks, encouraging students to explore their faith and discover their God-given gifts.</p> <p>Because of the deeply Christian nature of our College, we consider all staff to be role models to students, no matter what position they hold.&nbsp;We take your active involvement in a local Protestant Christian church, a deeply committed Christian lifestyle, and ability to articulate your personal Christian faith as evidence of your desire to help build a vibrant Christian community at Rehoboth.</p> <p>Here are the essential criteria for the position:</p> <ul> <li>you must be actively involved in a local Protestant Christian church and be able to demonstrate an exemplary Christian lifestyle</li> <li>have a good and safe driving record</li> <li>must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation license</li> <li>minimum Medium Rigid (MR) license</li> <li>you must hold or be willing to obtain a&nbsp;<a href="https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/" rel="nofollow">Working with Children Check</a>, and</li> <li>you must hold or be willing to obtain a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.education.wa.edu.au/ncchc" rel="nofollow">Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check</a> that is no more than 3 months old.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>For more information about this role, please review the position description&nbsp;<a href="https://rehoboth.wa.edu.au/employment/" rel="nofollow">on our website</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Steps to apply:</p> <ul> <li>head to the website and apply by completing the&nbsp;<a href="https://rehoboth.wa.edu.au/employment-application-non-teaching-staff/" rel="nofollow">Non-Teaching Staff Application Form</a></li> <li>include a comprehensive resume</li> <li>include a letter of reference from your church pastor/minister, and&nbsp;</li> <li>provide a certified copy of your qualifications.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should be addressed to:</p> <p>Mrs Kylie Van Der Zee – Human Resources Officer<br> Rehoboth Christian College<br> |92 Kenwick Road, Kenwick WA 6107<br> Email: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@rehoboth.wa.edu.au?subject=Bus%20Driver%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@rehoboth.wa.edu.au</a>?subject=Bus%20Driver%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@rehoboth.wa.edu.au?subject=Bus%20Driver%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@rehoboth.wa.edu.au</a><br> Phone number: +618 9274 9910</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The closing date: Friday 28th March 2025.</strong></p> <p>Appointments for this position may be made at any time, without prior notice, throughout the recruitment process, depending on the quality of candidates available.</p>
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