Community Wellbeing & Transport Officer
Role Description
Employment Opportunity
• Play a critical role in supporting the Community
• Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions
• A culture of excellence, integrity and working together.
Annual salary of $81,260 - $83,225 per annum + Statutory Superannuation
Fixed Term (part time or full time) opportunity for the period 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2027.
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.
This is an exciting opportunity for a community-oriented person who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people in our community and supporting them under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Community Services, the Community Wellbeing & Transport Officer is responsible for supporting residents of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters who are eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), including individuals aged 65 years and over. The role is responsible for coordinating the Community Bus Service and a range of social programs, including Lunch at the Pub, Excursions, and Strength and Balance activities.
As the Community Bus Service is supported by a team of volunteers, including Community Bus Drivers and Helpers, this position also plays a vital role in coordinating volunteers’ day-to-day activities and providing ongoing support to ensure effective service delivery.
About You
To be successful in this position you will be a pro-active team player who takes pride in the work you do and is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people in our community.
You will possess the following skills and experience:
• Respond to enquiries in relation to Council’s home support services including:
- providing information to Citizens on Council services;
- assisting older citizens to connect to My Aged Care; and
- effectively resolving complaints.
• Undertake Service Assessments of eligible residents for the Community Bus service and Social programs.
• Complete service reviews of residents in receipt of services.
• Develop Service Agreements and update Service Plans (as required) for residents, based on individual needs.
• Plan rosters for Volunteers Bus Drivers and Helpers.
• Current Drivers Licence (Class 1)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• At least 12 months experience working in aged care
• Experience in working with Volunteers
• Experience in co-ordinating Community Buses.
Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Study assistance
• Annual leave loading
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
• Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, Community Services, Rosanna Busolin on 8366 4600.
Applications close 12pm on Friday, 12 June 2026.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Community Wellbeing & Transport Officer (Job # qA208974) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Community Development |
| Type: | Fixed Term Contract - Full-time |
| Location: |
The Parade, Norwood. Note: Maybe required to work at various office locations |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 12/06/2026 |
| Application Close Time: | 12:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Manager, Community Services |
|---|---|
| Department: | Community Development |
| Name: | Rosanna Busolin |
| Phone: | 83664600 |
| Email: | rbusolin@npsp.sa.gov.au |
