Bus Driver

Transdev Australia & New Zealand

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 49,593 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training
Uniform provided
Overtime opportunities
Parental leave
Private health insurance
Rewards program
Gym subsidy
Employee Assistance Program
Electric buses

Job summary

Transdev Australia & New Zealand invites motivated individuals to join our Capalaba-based team as Bus Driver. No prior experience required, with a fully paid training program that upgrades you to a Medium Rigid licence if needed.

You’ll drive urban routes, school services and rail replacements, delivering safe, reliable transport. We offer comprehensive paid training (up to four weeks), a base hourly rate of $36.19 after training, weekly pay, uniform, overtime, and benefits like parental leave,

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong focus on safety and reliability.
  • Adaptability to schedule requirements and variations.

Responsibilities

  • Operate buses to urban routes, school services and rail replacements.
  • Deliver safe, reliable and sustainable transport services.
  • Follow training, policies and roster instructions.

Skills

Excellent communication
Safety first
Adaptability
Availability Mon-Sat
Customer service
Teamwork

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Transdev is looking for motivated individuals to join our Capalaba-based team as Bus Driver. No prior experience is required.

Our expert in-house trainers will support you through a fully paid training program, upgrading you to a Medium Rigid (MR) licence if you don’t already have one. Once qualified, you’ll play an important role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable bus services, including urban routes, school services, and rail replacement operations.

About Us

At Transdev, we don’t just move people — we empower communities. As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia. From buses to trains, ferries to light rail, our teams work together to ensure every journey matters.

With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, our purpose is clear: serve the common good through mobility. We thrive on diverse thinking, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to inclusion. Our values — Care, Share, Dare, Deliver — guide everything we do.

Why join Transdev?
  • Comprehensive paid training program (up to four weeks, Monday – Friday), tailored to your experience level
  • Starting base hourly rate of $36.19 (permanent) post-training
  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Uniform provided
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Access to paid parental leave, discounted private health insurance, the Maxxia Rewards Program, gym subsidy and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Automatic, air-conditioned fleet of electric buses
What You Bring
  • Full Australian working rights (Australian citizen or permanent resident)
  • A current Australian “C” class open car licence for at least three years in total (Australian or overseas)
  • Ability to obtain a Queensland Government Driver Authorisation
  • A good driving history including:
  • No more than four demerit points in the past three years
  • No licence suspension or good behaviour period in the past three years (excluding State Penalty Enforcement Registry suspensions)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • A strong focus on safety
  • Adaptability to achieve schedule requirements and variations
  • Availability from Monday to Saturday with preparedness to work a roster which includes straight shifts, split shifts, and relief shifts.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at our core

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let us know at TDQ.careers@transdev.com.au – we’re here to support you.

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