Casual Bus & Coach Captain

Bundaberg Coaches; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work across services

Modern coaches

Job summary

Bundaberg Coaches is seeking committed, reliable casual drivers to join our team for long-distance express and charter work. You will operate modern coaches from our Bundaberg depot, covering local, regional, state and potentially interstate routes.

Roles include duties such as pre-start checks, safe operation, punctual service delivery and exceptional customer service. Casual shifts are offered across a variety of services with safety and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HR licence.
• Must hold Queensland Driver’s Authority.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass regular drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating coaches across express and charter services.
• Providing friendly, professional and reliable customer service.
• Completing scheduled services safely and on time.
• Conducting pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, cleanliness and presentation.
• Following road transport legislation and fatigue management requirements.
• Maintaining accurate trip and operational records.
• Collaborating with the wider team and representing Bundaberg Coaches professionally.

Skills

Safety focus

Punctuality

Customer service

Education

HR Licence

Queensland Driver’s Authority

Job description

Casual Coach Drivers – Express & Charter Work

Bundaberg Coaches is seeking committed, reliable and professional casual drivers to join our growing team across our long-distance express and charter operations.

We are looking for drivers who prioritize safety, deliver exceptional customer service and take pride in their work. If you are reliable, flexible and ready to become part of a supportive, team-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Based at our Bundaberg depot, you will operate modern coaches across local, regional, state and potentially interstate services, depending on operational requirements.

Opportunities are available across charter work and our long-distance express coach services, including the Bundaberg – Brisbane – Bundaberg route.

The Bundaberg to Brisbane express service operates on a two-day schedule, with an overnight stay in Brisbane:

• Day 1: Depart Bundaberg at approximately 3:45 am, arriving in Brisbane at 12:30 pm.
• Overnight stay: Brisbane.
• Day 2: Depart Brisbane at approximately 1:30 pm, arriving back in Bundaberg at 10:20 pm.

Casual drivers must be flexible and available to work according to operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating coaches across express and charter services
• Providing friendly, professional and reliable customer service
• Completing scheduled services safely and on time
• Conducting pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, cleanliness and presentation
• Following all road transport legislation, fatigue management requirements and company procedures
• Maintaining accurate trip and operational records
• Following instructions and working collaboratively with the wider team
• Representing Bundaberg Coaches professionally at all times

Essential Requirements

To be considered for the position, you must have:

• A minimum HR Licence
• A current Queensland Driver’s Authority
• A clean driving record
• The ability to pass regular drug and alcohol testing
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have an outstanding safety focus and commitment to fatigue management
• Be reliable, punctual and professionally presented
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be willing to learn new skills, apply training and follow direction
• Work effectively as part of a team to complete tasks safely and on time
• Be flexible and available to meet operational requirements
• Be comfortable with long-distance travel and overnight stays where required

Previous coach driving, passenger transport or charter experience will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages with transparent remuneration
• Casual work opportunities across a variety of services
• Opportunities to work on long-distance express and charter services
• Modern, well-maintained coaches
• Supportive management and ongoing training
• A strong focus on safety and professional development
• A positive, family-run business where teamwork matters

Join the Bundaberg Coaches Team

Bundaberg Coaches is a growing local business with exciting opportunities ahead. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, reliable and professional transport services while maintaining a supportive team environment built around our motto: “We’re a Team.”

If you are a committed driver who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a growing transport business, we encourage you to apply.