Key duties and responsibilities

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 143 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,400 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship. 

As part of our team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

The School values co-curricular involvement from our staff and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

POSITION TITLE:  Transport Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:  Transport

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Permanent

REPORTS TO:  Services Manager

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide safe and timely transport services for the School community.

Staffing

• Supervise and led the Transport Department staff;
• Establish staffing roster which is adequate for school requirements and equitable for staff;
• Prepare driver run sheets, at least two days prior to date of travel;
• Ensure adequate staffing. Liaise with Services Manager on changes to staff requirements.

Vehicles

• Ensure fleet is serviced according to manufacturer’s recommendation;
• Organise repairs and maintenance to fleet as required;
• Ensure mandatory vehicle inspections are completed and registration kept current;
• Ensure fleet appearance is maintained to a high standard;
• Organise and book external bus hires or charter buses as required;
• Servicing and mandatory vehicle inspections, where possible, to be scheduled during school holidays to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

Administration

• Carry out efficiently all administration tasks relating to the Transport Department;
• Liaise with stakeholders using effective and timely communications;
• Ensure that all transport related compliance requirements are met, such as but not limited to Heavy Vehicle National Regulator and Operator Accreditation.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES 

• Working with Children Check;
• Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate;
• Police Check;
• Current Full Driver’s Licence for manual vehicle;
• Minimum MR Licence;
• Driver’s Authorisation.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;
• Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)

Please submit the following compulsory items:

• Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your experience and why you are the best candidate for the role.
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
• RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday 8th November 2024

Enquiries should be directed to Rodney Norris (Services Manager) on 07 4936 0600.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements