Bus Driver

St Joseph's Nudgee College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph's Nudgee College in Brisbane invites applications for a casual Bus Driver to support daily routes, excursions, and sporting events for students and staff. The role prioritises safety, reliability, and a warm, customer-focused approach within the College transport team.

You'll perform vehicle checks, maintain logs, assist with boarding, and respond calmly to delays, while upholding road safety regulations and College policies in a values-driven educational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving medium-to-large buses or commercial passenger vehicles.
• A clean driving record and strong commitment to safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient, customer-focused approach.
• A reliable work ethic and a positive attitude towards working within an educational community.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating College buses to transport students and staff on scheduled daily routes, sporting fixtures, excursions, and special events.
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks and reporting any maintenance or defect issues promptly.
• Maintaining accurate logbooks, attendance sheets, and route documentation as required.
• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean, tidy, and well-maintained at all times.
• Managing student behaviour during transport to ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment.
• Adhering strictly to transport regulations, road safety legislation, and College policies and procedures.
• Assisting passengers with safe boarding, disembarkation, and luggage/equipment handling where required.
• Responding calmly and professionally to traffic delays, schedule changes, or unexpected situations.

Skills

Bus driving experience

Safety-focused

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Job description

Driven to make a difference? Drive for Nudgee College!

Nestled within the beautiful grounds of St Joseph’s Nudgee College, we are seeking a warm, safety-minded, and customer-focused casual Bus Driver to join our welcoming Transport & Facilities team. As an integral part of our vibrant school community, you will provide safe, comfortable, and positive journeys for our students and staff across daily routes, excursions, and sporting events.

If you enjoy building meaningful connections with young people and thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment offering flexible schedules, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to the daily operation and delivery of the College’s transport services, maintaining consistent safety standards and vehicle care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating College buses to transport students and staff on scheduled daily routes, sporting fixtures, excursions, and special events
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks and reporting any maintenance or defect issues promptly
• Maintaining accurate logbooks, attendance sheets, and route documentation as required
• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean, tidy, and well-maintained at all times
• Managing student behaviour during transport to ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment
• Adhering strictly to transport regulations, road safety legislation, and College policies and procedures
• Assisting passengers with safe boarding, disembarkation, and luggage/equipment handling where required
• Responding calmly and professionally to traffic delays, schedule changes, or unexpected situations

About You

We are looking for someone with a commitment to safety, patience and the ability to connect positively with students and the wider college community.

You will have:

• Proven experience driving medium-to-large buses or commercial passenger vehicles
• A clean driving record and strong commitment to safety standards
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient, customer-focused approach
• A reliable work ethic and a positive attitude towards working within an educational community

Mandatory Credentials

A current Queensland Driver Authorisation (DA) for passenger transport, Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card), and a valid MR (Medium Rigid) or HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver Licence (or equivalent required licence)