GoCo Community Transport Driver

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Salary Range: Grade 7 ($1190.10 - 1313.65 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Friday 21 November 2025

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, but we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

Are you passionate about providing quality service and enjoy driving?

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Driver team.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to participate within and explore our vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary PLUS super and salary packaging options! 
• Additional benefits include a paid rostered day off every three weeks, ongoing professional development opportunities and negotiable flexibility!

Our Next GoCo Driver

Reporting to the Transport Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for operating within and promoting the virtues of Council's core values. You will have a focus on providing personalised care and support for people who want the freedom to live independently in the comfort of their home. You will assist elderly people, people with moderate to severe disabilities and carers with complex needs to live a life of their choice and prevent inappropriate institutionalization 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by the provision of high quality community transport services to eligible customers.
• Providing safe and quality transport experiences for GoCo clients.
• Enter transport trip data into software linked tablet
• Effective time management and reporting using GoCo systems and procedures
• Maintaining fleet cleanliness and sanitisation
• Willingness to undertake training courses to increase skill base.

 Key Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in providing transport services and/or driving in the community
• Demonstrated knowledge of the transport, mobility, social, cultural, family and lifestyle needs of the Gunnedah Community.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to, implement the principles of customer service and community care.
• Effective problem solving, negotiation and communications skills and capacity to communicate with frail aged people, carers, people with disabilities, and transport disadvantaged customers.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Understanding of and commitment to WH&S and EEO.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Clear criminal record check
• Meet the commercial driver’s licence requirements
• Working with Children check  

* While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Current first aid certificate
• Previous experience in Local Government or community transport services
• Certificate III in Community Services/Aged Care or willingness to obtain
• Technology Savvy

 No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles
• 35 hours per week 
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Sharee Jackson, Transport Services Team Leader, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au