Transport Officer
- Coordinate and provide safe patient transport to medical appointments, supporting clients to access healthcare services.
- Arrange travel, assist with staff transport and deliver supplies, pathology, stores and mail to support regional and desert clinic operations.
- Maintain transport records and support vehicle servicing, safety checks and logistics across the Newman region.
Description
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is seeking a Transport Officer to join our Newman team.
In this role, you will provide safe and reliable transport for clients attending medical appointments, assist with logistical support, and help improve access to healthcare services across our region.
About the Role
- Coordinate and provide patient transport to and from medical appointments.
- Support clients throughout their healthcare journey to ensure they can access services when needed.
- Assist with staff transport requirements as required.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and liaise with relevant health service providers.
- Record patient transport information in Communicare.
- Assist with the collection and delivery of stores, medical supplies, pathology, and mail consignments.
- Support vehicle maintenance, logistics, servicing, and safety checks.
- Provide operational support to desert clinics as directed.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- A current and unrestricted WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s License.
- Experience driving 4WD vehicles on remote and unsealed roads.
- Strong safety awareness and sound judgement in varying road conditions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
PAMS is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with experience working in Aboriginal community-controlled health services will be highly regarded.
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