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About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol.

DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
  
We take great pride in our skills, techniques and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
  
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.

About the role:
We are seeking a reliable and courteous casual Shuttle Bus Driver to transport employees between our site on Richards Road, Castlemaine, and the Castlemaine Train Station. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving record, excellent time management skills, and a commitment to ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
  
The three shifts are:
Day: 4:30 am – 9:15 am
Afternoon: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Night: 10:00 pm – 12:30 am
  
This role is a casual role for annual leave coverage and sick leave coverage. The Shuttle currently runs Monday to Friday only.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Safely drive the shuttle bus on a set schedule between the Castlemaine Site and Castlemaine Train Station.
• Adhere to scheduled pick-up and drop-off times.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report any issues.
• Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment.

About You

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a bus or shuttle driver preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work flexible hours

Why join us:
  
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’.
  
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
  
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

• Free shuttle from the Castlemaine Train station to site and back, daily.
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
• Health and wellness initiatives

Applications:

To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button.

At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to natalie.embleton@gwf.com.au

Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test and a security / background check which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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