Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) Medibus Driver

Join DAP+ – Flexible Work, Meaningful Impact!

Remuneration: $30.61 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Opportunities Available Across, Newcastle, Tamworth and the Hunter England Region
Position Classification: Motor Vehicle Driver
Requisition ID: REQ558073
Closing Date: Sunday, 6th of April

About the Role:
Looking for a rewarding role with flexible hours and the ability to be based in Tamworth, Newcastle, or anywhere within the Hunter New England region? As part of the DAP+ team, you'll play a vital role in delivering essential healthcare services while enjoying the freedom to balance work with your lifestyle. This casual position involves driving and managing vehicle operations of the DAP+ Medibus, transporting the team to planned activities in local townships. You may stay for a week at a time or just a day, ensuring the vehicle remains safe, clean, and available when needed.

You'll be supported by the Program Implementation Manager, with ongoing learning and training opportunities, including access to HNE My Health Learning and HETI platforms. If you're passionate about community health and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Criteria:
The successful candidate must hold a light rigid drivers license and proven experience in driving a light or heavy weight vehicle with a stable work history. 

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

What is DAP+?
The Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) is a dedicated initiative aimed at enhancing health outcomes and patient care experiences for individuals with diabetes, all within the convenience of their general practice setting.  DAP+ provides a variety of flexible and innovative services, including in-person and virtual case conferencing, diabetes and endocrine advice line, education events and conferences, and mobile Medibus. 

Why Join DAP+?
The successful candidate will ensure the efficient delivery of the DAP+ Medibus for program service delivery and planned activities across urban, rural, and remote communities, hospitals, and general practices within the Hunter New England geographical region. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the program’s meaningful mission of improving community healthcare outcomes. Working within a supportive and dynamic environment, you’ll play a vital role in providing access to high-quality care for patients diagnosed with diabetes.  region.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Alicia Southwell on alicia.southwell@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.