Bus Driver

Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Wellbeing program

Discounts on health insurance

Gym memberships

Free onsite parking

Free bus travel for you and one house­

Job summary

Metro Tasmania is hiring a Bus Driver to help keep Tasmania moving safely and reliably. You’ll transport passengers to work, school, appointments and community activities, with a six-week paid training program and a Metro-specific licence.

No prior bus driving experience required; if you can safely drive a car we’ll teach you the rest. You’ll work with supportive supervisors and a safety‑focused team committed to wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have a current full Australian driver’s licence (held for at least 12 months).
• Full working rights in Australia."
• Hold or have applied for Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania).

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers to work, school, appointments, and community activities.
• Follow safety procedures and work with supervisors to maintain wellbeing.
• Learn with six-week paid training and graduate with a Metro-specific licence.

Skills

Full Australian driver’s licence

Working rights in Australia

Registration to Work with Vulnerable P

Safety focused

Customer service

Job description

At Metro Tasmania, our drivers tell us they stay because they feel supported and proud of the difference they make every day.

For more than 60 years, Metro has connected people and communities across Tasmania. As the state’s largest locally owned public transport provider, we offer a workplace where safety, wellbeing, and inclusion come first.

Ifyou’relooking for meaningful work, long-term stability, and asupportive team environment,we’dlove to hear from you.

Job Description

About the Role As a Bus Driver at Metro, you’llhelp keep Tasmania moving-safely, reliably, and with care. You’lltransport passengers to work, school, appointments, and community activities, playing a vital role in everyday life across the state.

You don’tneedpreviousbus driving experience. If you can safely drive a car,we’llteach you the rest. Our six-week paid training program is designed to build confidence gradually, with hands-on support, clear expectations, and experienced mentors.You’llgraduate with a Medium Rigid (Metro-specific) licence and receive ongoing guidance onceyou’reon the road.

You’llnever be left to figure things out alone. Our drivers are supported by clear safety procedures, strong fatigue management, modern buses, and supervisors who encourage questions and prioritise wellbeing.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Metro

• Paid training from day one, including licence upgrades
• Personalised wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships and other benefits
• Free onsite parking and free bus travel for you and one household member

Skills, Experience and WhatWe’reLooking For

• Current full Australian driver’s licence (held for at least 12 months)
• Full working rights in Australia
• Hold or have already applied for Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania)
• Strong commitment to safety,professionalismand respectful customer service

We value skills gained from many backgrounds, including customer service, care roles, hospitality, retail, communityworkand people returning to the workforce.

WhatWe’llTake Care Of

• National Police Check
• Pre-employmentmedical assessment including Drug and Alcohol testing
• Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) licence

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from women, career-changers and people returning to the workforce. Metro is committed to creating a safe,respectfuland inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.