Casual Bus Driver

Kinetic; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Equal opportunity employer

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kinetic invites applicants for casual bus driving roles across our Tasmanian depots. You will operate school runs, urban routes and charter work, with on-the-job training provided and strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

We welcome motivated drivers who are reliable, flexible and ready to join a dedicated team. Equal opportunity employer and supportive work culture are core values.

Qualifications

• Must hold Essential licences- Medium Rigid, Public Passenger Vehicle and Working with Vulnerable People.
• Strong focus on safety and a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work as part of a larger team and be flexible.
• Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude.
• Experience driving large vehicles, including buses, is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform school runs, urban driving, and charter duties.
• Maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness.
• Provide friendly, high-quality passenger service.
• Adhere to schedules and road laws.
• Collaborate with the wider operations team.

Skills

Medium rigid license

Public Passenger Vehicle

Working with Vulnerable People

Safety focus

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible attitude

Punctual and reliable

Bus driving experience

Job description

About Us

No matter where you call home, we’ve got a modern depot on your doorstep, and a team who will welcome you with open arms.

About Us

No matter where you call home, we’ve got a modern depot on your doorstep, and a team who will welcome you with open arms.

Right now, we’re building an extensive electric bus fleet that’s charging towards net zero. We're leading the way through safe and reliable, clean and green, accessible and inclusive technology as our fleet of electric buses grows and helps us take people where they need to go.

At Kinetic we’re the daily commute. We’re the friendly smile. And we’re the positive change the planet needs. Connecting communities every day. We’re proud of what we do, we have big goals, and we recognise the role of each team member in achieving our dream. We’re honest and authentic and challenge each other to be extraordinary.

Count on Kinetic for a brighter future!

The opportunity

Enjoy a diverse role with a mix of school runs, urban driving, and charter work.

We have a number of casual driving positions available.

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We offer full on-the-job training – and paid
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The Boxes You'll Tick

• Essential licences- Medium Rigid, Public Passenger Vehicle and Working with Vulnerable People
• Strong focus on safety and a good driving record
• Good communication skills and customer focused
• Willing to work as part of a larger team
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to be flexible
• Reliable and committed to being on time
• Experience driving large vehicles, including buses, will be well regarded

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.