Special Needs Transport Coordinator - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

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: The Flexible transport office provides specialised services for the people of Canberra. The Flexible Bus Service provides transport for older Canberrans and eligible people with disability to and from medical appointments, hospitals, and shopping centres. Special Needs Transport (SNT) is responsible for providing school transport for students with disability to and from ACT public schools each day. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community bus enhance social inclusion for members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community who are experiencing difficulties accessing transport.

Transport Canberra are looking for a great communicator with high quality customer service. Working in a dynamic and fast paced environment, the SNT Coordinator will be responsible for liaising with members of the public, schools and transport providers to determine requirements for students with disability, while providing quality administrative support.

This position requires someone with high quality communication skills, a proactive self-starter who can quickly develop effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

An understanding of the needs of people with disability, including managing complex behaviours is highly desirable

An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Restrictive Practices in the ACT is highly desirable

To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

This position does require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.