Driver - Food & Internal Mail Services

2 x Part-time positions available / Casual for the right applicant

Ongoing

4 Hour shifts 7am - 11am

Role Overview:

The Driver – Food & Internal Mail Services, is responsible for the safe, timely and compliant transportation of chilled meals and internal mail between Alpine Health sites, including residential aged care and acute services. Operating within a rural multi-purpose health service, this role supports clinical care and resident wellbeing by, ensuring accurate delivery schedules, and upholding confidentiality and safety standards. The position contributes to the efficient functioning of Alpine Health’s integrated service model across multiple campuses.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Transport

• Transport chilled and cold food items between Alpine Health campuses in accordance with Food Safety Standards and Alpine Health’s Food Safety Program.
• Monitor and document food temperatures during loading, transit and delivery.
• Ensure food is handled, secured and delivered safely to designated areas.

Internal Mail & Documentation Distribution

• Complete daily internal mail runs between campuses, ensuring timely and secure distribution.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive clinical, resident or organisational documentation.

Vehicle & Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and maintain cleanliness.
• Report maintenance requirements or incidents promptly.
• Adhere to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), infection prevention and control, and manual handling policies.

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise effectively with kitchen, clinical and administrative teams to support smooth service delivery.
• Escalate delays, incidents or risks that may impact residents, patients or services.

Essential:

• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Safe driving history.
• Ability to work independently across multiple rural sites.
• Sound understanding of confidentiality and privacy in healthcare.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
• Physical capacity to undertake manual handling tasks safely.
• Commitment to workplace safety and infection prevention principles.

Our Region:

• Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
• We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
• We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
• We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made via hr@alpinehealth.org.au
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at Jobs | Alpine Healthrg.au/careers/jobs/
• Please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key criteria.
• Applications are assessed upon receipt & close 12 April 2026