About the role
We currently have multiple positions available for Full Time Permanent Bus Drivers at our Lonsdale and Seaford depots. We are looking for passionate people who enjoy driving and want to service their community, whilst delivering the best experience possible to our customers.
A little bit about our rates!
1. Permanent: $29.32 per hour Weekday (shift loadings - range dependant on times of operation throughout the shift)
2. Permanent: $43.98 (Sat) $58.64 (Sun) $73.30 (PH)
What we offer
3. $2000 SIGN ON BONUS INCENTIVE!*** T&C’s apply
4. A free licence upgrade for eligible applicants
5. A comprehensive paid training program
6. Overtime opportunities
7. Career progression opportunities
8. Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program, allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities under one membership fee
9. Access to salary packaging options such as novated leasing
10. An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisation
11. Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
12. Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
13. Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured courses
About us
Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and the most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for real world solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 47 million journeys annually
Hours of work
Our drivers must be willing and flexible to work various shifts, that may include weekends, early morning and late-night shifts.
The majority of shifts available for full-time drivers are worked as split shifts. Split shifts work by providing two portions of work to cover peak service times morning and afternoon/evening. Please note the below periods are a general time frame in which a split shift portion may operate, durations of shifts vary. All shifts comply with National Heavy Vehicle Regulations and the applicable Enterprise Agreement.
14. Morning: 5:00am - 11:30am
15. Afternoon/evening: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Outside of these hours you can leave the depot to head home or run errands, or you can choose to stay at the depot and take advantage of our driver facilities.
There are also some straight shifts that may be available with shifts starting at varied times of the day, from morning, afternoon or evenings.
All depots operate seven days per week with most weekend work available as overtime.
Eligibility to apply
16. A current and valid driver’s licence (Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence highly desired but not essential).
17. A good driving history
18. Strong communication and customer service skills
19. Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check.
20. Have a current Large Passenger (LP) accreditation is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)
Suitable applicants that do not have the required licence and accreditation, Busways may offer you:
21. Free licence upgrade for eligible applicants
22. Paid induction and mentor training