Our Transport Officer is a key player in our service delivery to the Ingham region. This role focusses on providing safe, professional, courteous transportation and medical courier services for TAIHS clients as required.
This position is also responsible for working in collaboration with the Facilities and Infrastructure team in regard to the general and mechanical maintenance of TAIHS vehicles
Duties & Responsibilities
Our Transport Drivers are an invaluable part of the administration and operations team and succeed in their role by:
- Ensuring the clean, safe, reliable and comfortable transport of passengers/clients to and from
- destinations utilising TAIHS vehicles
- Operating vehicles safely at all times by following the road safety rules and Authorised Driver requirements of Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland.
Transport Officers within TAIHS ensure passenger/client safety during their journey to and from our services by:
- Preparing the vehicle for service, adhering to the passenger run sheet, recording client data, safely transporting passengers/clients to and from destinations and ensuring the vehicle is kept in a state of cleanliness.
- Providing assistance by aiding passengers/clients to get on and off vehicles, loading wheelchairs and walking frames, and providing guidance to clients at various destinations.
- Maintaining safety and compliance by completing daily vehicles inspection records/logbooks and checklists, following safety procedures, and reporting incidents/hazards.
ALL TAIHS employees have a commitment to adhere to the following:
- Work collaboratively with other team members and the wider TAIHS community in a manner that fosters positive reputation, relationships and workplace culture
- Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks
- Ensure a commitment to all lawful and reasonable directions
- Actively endeavour to meet personal performance expectations and standards
- Participate in relevant meetings (organisation and team)
- Participate in required training and professional development programs
- Actively monitor, review and assist with improvements to policy, procedure, process and practice across TAIHS – All employees share the authority and responsibility of identifying non-compliances or possible improvements and recording these instances such that corrective or preventive action can be taken, to rectify the immediate situation and to prevent recurrence
- Commit to self-development and self-awareness to support professional growth
- Work in accordance with the TAIHS Code of Conduct and values, workplace health and safety legislation, confidentiality policies and all other relevant policies, procedures and processes
- Undertake other duties as reasonably directed
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Driving record that reflects a safety conscious attitude
- Strong understanding of the Queensland road rules
- Demonstrated understanding of the Workplace Health and Safety risks and requirements associated with transporting passengers/clients
- Ability to read and follow maps/GPS
- Experience in transportation of clients or community groups (desirable)
- Experience using handheld 2-way communication
Required Licenses and Checks
- Ability to pass a National Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court Records
- Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check)
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
- Maintain required licensing documentation
- Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
- Offer of the position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.
Required Attributes
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to display initiative, and motivation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Empathic and patient nature
Practical Requirements
- Travel across the wider Ingham region may be required
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role
- Flexibility to work varying hours and days as required
How to Apply
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- Your CV/Resume
- A one-page Cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position
Applications Close – Friday, 4th September 2026
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, so apply as soon as possible.
To learn more about this opportunity and access this roles Position Description please visit our page at: https://www.taihs.net.au/working-with-taihs
If you have any queries or experience difficulties submitting your application through this page, please contact our Recruitment Team at hr@taihs.net.au
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