Bus Driver

Trinity College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College in northern Adelaide is seeking a confident and flexible casual bus driver to operate 21-seat and 43-seat buses across the Northern and Southern Adelaide regions. You will ensure passenger safety, perform daily checks, and engage with students during boarding and alighting.

Shifts vary and you will know hours a day in advance. Applicants must hold licences and relevant accreditations; employment subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current MR/HR/HC driver's licence with no restrictions.
• Hold Large Passenger Vehicle Accreditation.
• Have Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
• RRHAN-EC Fundamentals Certificate required.
• First Aid certificate is required; training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain passenger safety at all times and follow College policies.
• Keep bus clean and report faults promptly.
• Assist students boarding and alighting; provide mobility help as needed.
• Conduct daily safety checks including oil, water and tyres.
• Refuel and prepare bus for the next driver.

Skills

Passenger safety

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Professional conduct with students

Tools

MR/HR/HC License

Large Passenger Vehicle Accreditation

WWCC

RRHAN-EC Fundamentals Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Trinity Collegeis a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition in northern Adelaide. We are open to all who want their children educated in a caring and Christian tradition regardless of economic status, ability or religious affiliation. We provide exceptional facilities, support inspirational and expert staff with a passion for education, and deliver an outstanding sense of community.

Trinity College maintains and operates 2 x 21 seater buses and a 43 seater bus. These buses are used to transport Trinity College students to various school related events and locations, during the school day, into the evening and potentially weekends.

Our drivers play a vital role in supporting inside and outside of school hours programs and extra-curricular activities. We're looking for someone who is confident and flexible, able to undertake both short and long routes across the Northern Adelaide area and extending into the Southern Adelaide region.

The bus driver reports to the Bus Co-ordinator on all the daily operations of the bus service provided to students at the school. Work hours will vary. All shifts are casual, and it is expected that the driver should know at least the day before what the hours on the next day will be.

What you will do:

• Maintain passenger safety at all times, obeying traffic laws and abiding by relevant College Policies.
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus, promptly reporting any issues or faults.
• Engage with students boarding and alighting the bus and provide additional mobility assistance as required.
• Conduct daily inspections of the bus to ensure safety and operational efficiency (including oil, water and tyre checks).
• Refuel the bus and prepare it for use by the next driver.

What you will need to succeed:

• Demonstrated ability and experience driving large buses according to the law on busy metropolitan roads.
• A current driver’s licence without restriction and relevant MR, HR or HC License
• Large Passenger Vehicle Accreditation (https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/industry-services/taxi-and-passenger-transport/apply-for-accreditation/large-passenger-vehiclesvehicles)
• Valid Department of Human Services Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• RRHAN-EC Fundamentals Certificate (https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/rrhan-ec/fundamentals-course-responding-risks-harm-abuse-and-neglect-education-and-care)
• First Aid Certificate (training supplied)
• Communication and interpersonal skills to engage professionally and by Trinity College Values
• Ability to adhere to a schedule and timeframes
• Flexible approach to working a range of hours to accommodate a variety of school related travel
• Able to work during school holidays

All Trinity College Staff must comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks, including working with children checks. A pre-employment medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening may also be required. Commitment and adherence to the Trinity College Privacy Policy is required.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Trinity College is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment where all students are protected from harm and can actively participate in decisions that affect them. The College has a zero-tolerance approach to harm and prioritises the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in all aspects of its work. It is committed to maintaining a strong child-safe culture, complying with all child safety requirements, and ensuring that every member of the College community understands and fulfils their responsibility to safeguard students.

Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications close on Friday, 9th October 2026 at 4pm