Bus Driver (Casual) - Mount St Bernard College, Herberton

Catholic Education Cairns; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation

Long service leave

Employee Assistance Program

Welcoming school community

Job summary

Mount St Bernard College/Herberton is seeking a Casual Bus Driver to provide safe, dependable transport for students and adult passengers. The role offers flexible casual hours to support College operations and daily school activities.

You will drive College buses, ensure safety, maintain vehicle readiness, and foster positive relationships with students, families, and staff. A current HR/HC license and WWC are required, with a commitment to Catholic values guiding the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s license.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain.
• Strong commitment to student safety and welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctual, reliable, and responsible approach to work.
• Understanding of and respect for Catholic values and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bus runs from the College in accordance with needs of College operations.
• Ensure bus is appropriately maintained, including cleaning and fuelling.
• Ensure good order of students utilising the bus service.
• Ensure bus is used for official services only.
• Assist the maintenance department with other physical labour tasks when required.
• Maintain appropriate behaviour when engaging with children.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

Bus Driver (Casual)

Commencement Date: shifts available from 29 August 2026 or sooner by negotiation

Employment Type: Casual, on demand

Salary Range: Services Staff L3 $42.71 to $44.52 Gross per hour (loaded casual rate)

Mount St Bernard College/Herberton

Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.

The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.

The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.

The college has approximately 140 students, a number of whom are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.

About the Role

As a Casual Bus Driver with Catholic Education - Cairns, you'll play an important role in our school community by providing safe, dependable transport for our students and adult passengers. The purpose of this role is to transport student and adult passengers driving the College buses and vehicles.

This position offers the flexibility of casual employment while contributing to the daily success of our educational mission in the beautiful Tablelands region. You'll maintain positive relationships with students, families, and school staff while ensuring everyone reaches their destination safely.

Key responsibilities include;

• Conducting bus runs from the College in accordance with needs of College operations
• Ensuring bus is appropriately maintained, including cleaning and fuelling
• Ensuring good order of students utilising the bus service
• Ensuring bus is used for official services only
• Assisting the maintenance department with other physical labour tasks when required
• Maintaining appropriate behaviour when engaging with children

Work Requirements

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) driver's license
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain
• Strong commitment to student safety and welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Punctual, reliable, and responsible approach to work
• Understanding of and respect for Catholic values and ethos

What we offer

• Competitive casual rates
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to be part of a welcoming school community

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Bus Driver Position Description

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.