Transport Officer - Deceased Persons Transport - Barwon

Description:

Play an essential role in the Geelong/Barwon region community as a Deceased Persons Transport Officer

Transport Officer - Deceased Persons Transport - Barwon Region

Location: Geelong, Barwon Region
Remuneration: On call rates apply
Employment Type: Casual
Duration: Casual Opportunities
St John Ambulance (Vic) has been saving lives and delivering care and compassion throughout Victoria for 140 years. Our volunteers and our staff are the lifeblood of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for compassionate Transport Officers - Deceased Persons to support our partnership with the Coroners Court of Victoria.
The Opportunity

At St John Ambulance (Vic) we work together with the Coroners Court of Victoria providing transport services of deceased person in the Geelong/Barwon region and surrounds as well as repatriation services to regional Victoria.
The role involves working as part of a partnership with a crew member (collections from place of death) or individually during a repatriation. Team members will be rostered on call for up to 24 hours during which time may be activated to attend the workplace. If not activated, Geelong/Barwon members will be paid a 12 hour shift ‘on call allowance’.
This will suit someone who is looking to work part-time, flexible working hours or in addition to alternate income streams, as regular hours per week cannot be guaranteed.
As a for purpose charitable organisation salary packaging is one of the many benefits of joining SJAV.
Your experience

• Demonstrated experience working with deceased persons and associated stakeholders including family members
• Demonstrated professional and respectful approach when handling and transporting deceased persons
• A high level of resilience, professional presentation, and good communications skills (verbal and nonverbal)
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality when dealing with highly confidential information
• Understanding and experience with OHS and manual handling procedures
• Have a current driver’s license with safe driving record

As a child safe organisation all of our employees will require a Working With Children Check and Police Check
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings to our high-performance culture, we welcome applications from anyone who believes that can deliver the outcomes we are looking for.
If you are looking to join an organisation that makes a difference, apply today. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, please apply as soon as you can.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. No agencies please.
Enquiries

Amanda Harris, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Amanda.harris@stjohnvic.com.au
Closing Date

Wednesday 22 May 2024, 11:55pm (AEST)