Bus Driver

Australian Christian College; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Australian Christian College Launceston in Tasmania is launching a new school bus service and seeks a reliable, safety-focused driver with a MR licence to support families.

This part-time role (40 hours per fortnight, 4 hours per day) starts Term 1 2027; you will work within a Christian school community, prioritising student safety, punctuality, and positive communication.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid RWVP.
• Hold a valid driver's licence with MR endorsement.
• Excellent driving record and commitment to passenger safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and punctuality for timely transportation.
• Work with an authentic Christian team.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus for students as part of a team.
• Ensure passenger safety and wellbeing during journeys.

Skills

RWVP

MR Licence

Driving record

Passenger safety

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Christian team

Team work

Job description

Australian Christian College (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

About ACC Launceston

Our Launceston Campus in Tasmania is a K-10 co-ed Christian school. While the school community is still relatively small (120+), the growth over the past five years has been strong and sustained as is the school’s learning environment and culture.

About the role

Our College is excited to be commencing a new school bus service, and we are looking for the right person to help us establish and grow this important service for our families.

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused driver who holds a Medium Rigid (MR) licence, enjoys working with young people and has a heart to serve families within our community.

The successful applicant will value working in a Christian school environment and understand that the bus journey is an important part of each student’s school day. A warm, patient and professional manner, along with a strong commitment to student safety and wellbeing, will be essential.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, values relationships and would like to make a practical and meaningful contribution to our College community.

This part time (40 hours per fortnight, 4 hours per day) is to commence Term 1 2027.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

ACC is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families. We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students. We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments.

Requirements

About you

• Hold a valid RWVP
• Hold a Valid driver's licence (with at least MR licence)
• Excellent driving record and commitment to passenger safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and punctuality to ensure timely transportation.
• Work with an authentic Christian team.
• Health, fitness & wellbeing WHEREFIT benefits platform with exclusive discounts.
• Work around other commitments.
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program (free counselling)