Casual Bus Driver Position

If you have a working with children check, medium-rigid licence and a driver authority, we are regularly looking for drivers to join our family owned and operated bus and charter company based in South Pambula and Bega.

Being a bus driver offers great flexibility, a friendly working environment, uniform provided and the opportunity to work in ways that suit work life balances.

Responsibilities

Drivers are responsible for operating the bus in a way that ensures the safety of themselves, their passengers, and the public.  Drivers are required to do this in a manner that abides with Transport for NSW, RMS, and the organisation’s operational and safety requirements.

Your daily duties will involve driving a split AM/PM school bus shift (Mon-Fri) plus any additional charter, away or cruise shifts required.

About the Role

• Casual rate is $38.22/hr. (rate based on Operators with EA/June qtr.).
• PPT rate is $30.68/hr.
• Plus, a Drivers Conductor (DC) allowance ($17.49/day)
• Hours are usually split shifts of 3-4hrs/day (+ additional hours for charter etc.).
• Workdays are Mon to Fri during school term only.
• Preferred applicants will be willing to drive additional shifts for charter, away or cruise.
• The above rates are current as at 1/9/23.

Perks/Benefits

• Rate increases annually on 1^st September.
• Driver conductor allowance of $17.49/day.
• Uniform provided.
• Option of PPT basis available for suitable candidates.
• Opportunity to complete Certificate III in Driving Operations (subject to PPT basis)
• Friendly working environment.

Please complete the application form below to express your interest and press submit or drop application into our office in South Pambula.

To drive a passenger or school bus in NSW you will need:

• A NSW Driver Authority.
• A Working With Children’s Check clearance.
• A Medium Rigid License or greater to drive our buses.

If you do not have one or any of these requirements you can find information on the process of obtaining one of these qualifications by clicking on the links below or feel free to call our office on 6495 5452.

Useful Links

• Apply for a NSW Driver Authority
• List of Driver Authority Course Trainers
• Online Driver Authority Course
• Apply for a working with children check
• Information on Getting a heavy-vehicle licence

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
If requested, applicants must provide an RTA licence history report.
Applicants must provide a current Working With Children check.
Bus Drivers are subject to regular driving assessments.
Transport workers are subject to random breath testing with a legal limit of 0.02 and urine drug testing.
Smoking is not permitted in public passenger vehicles or enclosed areas of the workplace.
All staff must adhere to WHS policies and procedures, safety management system guidelines and all company policy and procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of licence status and other relevant personal details.