Transport Canberra has moved to give employment to workers stood down from their usual roles within the wider transport industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transport Canberra said its initiative was part of the Jobs for Canberrans Fund and would provide employment opportunities for people in the casual or semi-skilled workforce who had lost their jobs or been significantly impacted due to the pandemic.
The Agency said it had already hired an additional 36 workers since mid-March.
“These 36 workers will see more than 1,080 hours of cleaning undertaken on Transport Canberra buses each week,” it said.
“This work supports the ramped-up cleaning regime occurring on Canberra buses, light rail vehicles and at interchanges, stops and stations.
“It will keep customers and drivers safe as the ACT Government responds to COVID-19.”
Transport Canberra said other new jobs, made available under the Jobs for Canberrans Fund included customer service roles at Access Canberra; city cleaning; garden and tree maintenance; environmental recovery in Namadgi; and other administrative support roles.
“The roles will have minimal pre-requisites and can be undertaken in line with public health directions,” it said.
“Highest priority will be given to those who are ineligible for any Australian Government support.”
Further information on the Jobs for Canberrans Fund, including how to sign up for the jobs register, can be accessed at this PS News link.
