Transit Systems Sydney Bus Operations EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Please return completed application to: Hoxton Park Depot Transit Systems (NSW) Lot 2 Airfield Drive Len Waters Estate Smithfield Depot Transit Systems (NSW) 49 Percival Road Smithfield Privacy Statement: Transit Systems is collecting personal information through an application process to enable it to select and recruit staff. Transit Systems, its advisors and any persons engaged by them to assist in the selection and recruitment process may use and disclose your information for selection and recruitment purposes. This may include contacting any referee nominated by you. Please note that, in the event that your application with Transit Systems is successful, the personal information that Transit Systems holds about you which relates to your selection, recruitment and employment by Transit Systems will become an employee record under the Privacy Act (1988). This means that Transit Systems will generally be exempt from the requirements of the Privacy Act in respect of that information. Other statutory obligations may apply Record Received Office Use Only Date
Guide To Completing This Form This form is an application only for employment. It serves as an instrument for Transit Systems (NSW) to effectively recruit staff. For you to progress in the selection process for the position you have applied for, it is essential that you comply with the following guidelines: Please use BLOCK LETTERS when writing on this form You must complete all relevant sections for the position you are applying for within this form. Failure to do this may render your application incomplete and therefore unsuccessful You must provide true and accurate information and this application must be wholly filled out by yourself The more information you provide will increase your prospects of progressing in the recruitment process. You must be prepared to provide all information in various categories (Personal Details, Licence, Experience, Medical etc.) It would be beneficial to supply a resumè with your completed application form. A resumè alone won t be accepted Copies (not originals) of other supporting documentation (references, certificates, parchments etc.) should also be included with your application Current NSW drivers licence with two good quality colour copies of both sides of the licence If applying for a position as a bus driver, you will need to provide the following: o Current RMS Driving History Report (no older than 2 months) o Current NSW Drivers Licence (MR or a class above) with two good quality colour copies of both sides of the licence. If looking to upgrade your licence, you should provide a copy of the inside cover of the MR Log Book (receipted) showing successful completion of the MR Knowledge Test and two good quality colour copies of both sides of your current NSW C class drivers licence, a Current NSW Bus Driver Authority (clear colour copy of both sides) or a completed Driver Authority Application Form and NSW Driver Authority Medical. o Current National Criminal Check (only required if you do not have a current NSW Drivers Authority) o Current Working With Children s approval number or receipt if you are waiting for approval o Have a Unique Student Identifier USI You may submit this form electronically however it is our preference that you download and print the form, complete it in your own hand writing and return it to the depot address where you are seeking employment. Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 2 of 11
Position applied for: Desired employment status (Full time, Part time, Casual): Preferred Worksite Location: CONFIDENTIAL Please complete in BLOCK LETTERS 1. Personal Details Title Mr Mrs Ms Miss Surname/Family Name Given Names Address Suburb Post Code Date of Birth Gender Male Female Place of Birth Contact Phone Numbers Day Mobile A/hours E-mail Address Are you a Permanent Resident of Australia? If not a Permanent Resident, provide the following: Passport No: Visa Type Emergency Contact Details Name Relationship Emergency Contact Phone Numbers Main Language Spoken Unique Student Identification Number (USI) Day Mobile A/hours (https://www.usi.gov.au) 2. Licence Details Licence Number: Expiry Date Class(s) Held Driver Authority No. (if applicable) Number of Years Licence Held Expiry Date Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 3 of 11
3. Education Standard Criteria Details Date Attended & of Achievement Secondary School(s) you have attended Level / Year you reached at Secondary School Tertiary Qualifications Other Qualifications or Achievements Have you completed Certificate III in Driving Operations Bus? 4. WWC Number Details Do you hold a Current Working With Children Number or receipt? WWC Number Expiry Date: 5. Criminal Convictions Are there any criminal convictions recorded against you? Have you obtained a National Criminal History Check? (bus driver applicants) If No provide details 6. Driving Authority Do you require a current NSW Bus Drivers Authority for the position you are applying for? Have you got a current NSW Bus Drivers Authority? Yes No Yes If Yes complete the below relevant sections If No Go to section 7. Driving History No If Yes answer the following question Have you ever had your Drivers Authority cancelled or suspended? Have you completed the application form and successfully completed a medical for a NSW Bus Drivers Authority in the last 2 months? If No provide details Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 4 of 11
7. Driving History Do you have a current NSW Drivers Licence? Yes If Yes complete the below relevant sections Licence Class: C LR MR HR HC Do you have any demerit points against your licence? How many points are currently on your licence? No If No Go to section 8. Medical Have you ever had your licence suspended? Have you ever had a driving conviction involving alcohol or prohibited drugs? Have you been charged with traffic offences over the last 5 years? What experience have you had driving heavy vehicles? Do you have experience in driving a heavy bus? If Yes ensure details have been provided above 8. Medical Private Medical Practitioner Information Doctors Name / Address Contact Phone No. Have you any injury, disability, impairment or affliction which may or is likely to affect or be aggravated by your work? Have you ever had or do you have any medical condition related to the following: Sleep disorder High blood pressure Diabetes Depression Stroke Heart attack Heart condition Respiratory complaint Knee/Hip/Back/Neck/Shoulder injury/disability/impairment What is your height? *What is your current body weight in kilograms? *Please note: As a duty of care to employees, restrictions of equipment use necessitate that Transit Systems (NSW) engage staff with a body weight of less than 120kg. Do you agree to undergo a pre-employment medical examination with a company medical service? Are you able to sit and drive a bus for a continuous period of up to 5 hrs? Yes Yes No No cm kg Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 5 of 11
9. Workers Compensation Have you ever made a claim for Workers Compensation? Have you ever received a Workers Compensation lump sum settlement payment? Do you have an unresolved Workers Compensation Claim? 10. Experience & Skills Have you previously worked in any capacity within the Transit Systems Group? i.e. Swan Transit, Torrens Transit, Territory Transit or Transit Systems Have you worked for any other bus company or private transport company or provider? What other experience and skills do you have that you believe are relevant to the position applied for? What customer service experience and skills do you have in dealing with the general public? What experience and skills do you have in handling cash and/or ticketing? (bus drive applicants) What experience do you have in operating a two-way radio? What experience do you have in dealing with traffic? Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 6 of 11
11. General Criteria Tick One Provide Details Can you read, write, speak and comprehend English well? If No provide details Can you speak any language other than English? If Yes provide details Is there any Learning, Literacy or Numeracy assistance that may be required? If Yes provide details Are you prepared to undertake a Literacy Language and Numeracy assessment? If No provide details Are you prepared to undertake a driving skills assessment in a heavy bus with a company authorised Trainer/Assessor? If No provide details Are you prepared to undertake comprehensive training prior to commencement of employment?? If No provide details Are you prepared to work irregular and unsociable hours on a rotating shift roster that includes weekends and public holidays? If No provide details Is there anything to prevent you from completing the full 20 day training requirement and the 6 month probation period i.e. family medical bookings, pre-booked holidays, expecting new family member etc.? If Yes provide details Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 7 of 11
12. Employment History From: Period Employer Current or most recent Position / Role Contact Name & Details Reason for Leaving To: From: To: From: To: 13. Reference Checks Do you have any objections to Transit Systems (NSW) obtaining information from your present or previous employers? 14. Reference Information Provide three (3) work related referees and contact telephone numbers Referee Name Position / Company Contact Details 1. 2. 3. Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 8 of 11
15. Transit Systems (NSW) Policy Applicant s attention is drawn to the following Transit Systems Policies: All Transit Systems (NSW) worksites are alcohol and prohibited-drug free working environments. Transit Systems has a zero tolerance policy. Smoking restrictions apply within all Transit Systems (NSW) sites and vehicles. Transit Systems (NSW) is an equal opportunity employer complying with antidiscrimination and privacy legislation Applicants accepted into the employment of Transit Systems (NSW) must comply with company Code of Conduct. Declaration I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and accurate in all respects and has been wholly and solely completed by myself. I acknowledge that I may be required to provide proof of any statement made in this application and that any statement that is found to be false or deliberately misleading may cause my application to become invalid and, if accepted for employment, I may be liable for summary dismissal....... SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 9 of 11
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Applicant Checklist Before submitting this application ensure you have provided the following, where applicable: Completed all relevant sections of the Application for the position you are applying for Signed and dated the Employment Declaration Provided a current up-to-date resume with the application form (if possible) Provided copies of references, certificates, parchments etc. Unique Student Identifier USI Current RMS Driving History Report (no older than 2 mths) Current NSW Drivers Licence MR class or above (2 clear colour copies both sides) or a Copy of the inside cover of the MR Log Book (receipted) showing successful completion of MR Knowledge Test and Copy of current NSW Drivers Licence C Class (2 clear colour copies both sides) A Current NSW Bus Driver Authority (clear colour copy both sides) or Completed Driver Authority Application Form, Completed NSW Driver Authority Medical Current National Criminal Check (only required if you do not have a current NSW Drivers Authority) Current Working With Children s Check (or Receipt) Employment Application (21/06/2017) Page 11 of 11