Boarding House Driver

Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) is a Uniting Church school that prepares young women to thrive in our evolving world. We empower students to be brave, authentic, and ready to embrace the opportunities of today and tomorrow. At PLC, we pride ourselves on knowing and valuing every student, inspiring them to discover and develop their unique gifts in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Boarding, the Boarding House Driver plays an important role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and day-to-day operations of our Boarding House.

This position is responsible for providing safe and reliable transport for boarding students to and from school activities, appointments and other approved destinations. Beyond driving, you will be a valued member of the Boarding House team, building positive relationships with students and providing practical support to boarding staff when required.

This is a casual, term-time role, with work occurring primarily:

• predominately Friday evenings (approximately 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm)
• Some Sundays
• Occasional weekday evenings and Saturday daytime shifts

Additional shifts may be available to support boarder arrivals, departures and other Boarding House activities throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport boarding students and authorised staff to approved destinations.
• Operate College vehicles in accordance with WA road rules and PLC policies.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during transport.
• Maintain appropriate student supervision and behaviour while travelling.
• Conduct routine pre-drive vehicle checks and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Keep vehicles clean, tidy and fuelled.
• Communicate with Boarding staff regarding transport schedules and student movements.
• Provide general assistance to the Boarding House team where required.
• Foster positive relationships with students and contribute to a welcoming boarding environment.

About You

You are reliable, approachable and safety-focused, with a genuine interest in supporting young people. You enjoy working in a school environment and understand the importance of professionalism, flexibility and duty of care. You are equally comfortable driving students safely and assisting the Boarding House team to provide a positive experience for boarders.

Essential Requirements

• Current Manual LR Driver's Licence
• Current PTD (Passenger Transport Driver) Authorisation (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Clearance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to student safety and wellbeing
• Alignment with the vision and values of PLC
• Experience transporting passengers or driving larger vehicles.

Desirable

• Experience working with young people in a school, sporting or community setting.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Applications

Further information and the position description can be obtained at https://plc.wa.edu.au/useful-links/careers/. Applications should be submitted via SEEK, including a cover letter and your current resume by 8.00am Monday 10th of August.

PLC strives to provide excellent conditions of employment, a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment.

At PLC, we take child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at PLC are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our recruitment process.