Bus Driver Operators

Torrens Transit; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Higher hourly rates: Mon-Fri, weekend,

Immediate starts

Free uniform and paid training

Licence upgrade assistance

Travel discounts

Job summary

Torrens Transit is seeking enthusiastic bus operators to connect people with their communities across Adelaide depots. You’ll contribute to a friendly, safe travel experience while working with a diverse team and supportive management.

Immediate starts available for full-time, part-time, and casual roles. Training is provided, including licence upgrade support and access to travel discounts through the Kelsian Group.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable individuals with strong customer service and communication skills.
• Clean driving record and ability to work various shifts.
• Willingness to complete paid training and licence upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses across multiple depots with safety as priority.
• Engage with passengers to provide friendly, helpful service.
• Adhere to schedules and traffic regulations; complete required paperwork.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Flexible shifts

Licence upgrade assistance

Education

Clean driving record

Tools

GPS navigation

Road rules knowledge

Job description

Depot locations:

Morphettville, St Agnes, Edinburgh North, Newton, Mile End and Port Adelaide.

Tired of long hours working alone?

Ready to connect with people and make a real difference? Join Torrens Transit, South Australia's leading public transport provider (part of the Kelsian Group!), and discover an inclusive team that foster a strong sense of community through regular social events, including monthly staff BBQs and a diverse social calendar designed to help you connect with your colleagues and build lasting friendships.

Hit the road with us!

We’re seeking enthusiastic and reliable bus operators to join our diverse team across multiple depots: Morphettville, St Agnes, Edinburgh North, Newton, Mile End, or Port Adelaide – choose your perfect location!

Top Pay and Amazing Perks:

• We're excited to offer a generous Bonus Scheme for our Full Time Bus Operators! New drivers joining Torrens Transit on or after 1st January 2026, can earn a total bonus of$2,500(inclusive of superannuation and subject to tax). You'll receive$500after completing 6 monthsof active service, aligning with your backpay from provisional to permanent full rate, and an additional$2,000 after 12 monthsof active service. Returning drivers are also welcome, and eligible for the bonus scheme if you haven't been employed with Torrens Transit for over 12 months.
• Our current rates are awesome: $33.53/hr (Mon-Fri), $50.30/hr (Sat), $67.06/hr (Sun), $83.83/hr (Public Holidays). Plus, access to additional roster options for even higher earnings!
• Immediate starts available! Permanent full-time, part-time, and casual Monday-Friday roles (HR licence required for casual positions).
• Free uniform and paid training! We'll even help you upgrade your licence from a car licence to an HR licence.
• Amazing employee benefits: Enjoy significant travel discounts with Kelsian Group and we will throw in free car parking for you as well!
• Be part of a supportive team: We're proud of our diverse, multicultural workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. Say goodbye to working alone – become part of our team!

More Than Just Driving – It's Connecting People with their Communities:

As a Torrens Transit operator, you'll be a vital link, connecting people to their jobs, families, and communities. You'll build relationships with passengers, becoming a friendly, familiar face on their daily journey. Enjoy varied shifts, including flexible options Monday-Friday, 7 days a week, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

What We Need From You:

We're looking for friendly, reliable individuals with strong customer service and communication skills, a clean driving record, and the ability to work various shifts. We'll support you every step of the way, providing comprehensive paid training and assistance with licence upgrades (if needed).

You'll need medical clearance, Working with Children Check, and a National Police Clearance to obtain the necessary accreditations (LP/SP,) – and we can quide you in how to obtain these! Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to safety and our HSEQ policies.

Ready to drive your career forward?

www.jointransit.com.au

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.