Coach / Bus Driver

Kinetic; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms supplied

Split shifts

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kinetic Specialised Resources offers Coach Driver roles in the Rockhampton area. You will operate under DIDO arrangements with shifts from 4am–8am and 4pm–8pm, ensuring safety and first-class service across routes.

Uniforms are supplied and the role requires MR license, DA accreditation, and at least one year of heavy vehicle driving experience. Join a leading transport operator known for employee development and inclusive culture, with opportunities for career progression and a locally based

Qualifications

• Must have MR driving licence or above.
• QLD Drivers Accreditation (DA) is required.
• Minimum 1 year's heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination and history check.
• Australian Work Rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of self, passengers and vehicle.
• Deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
• Perform pre- and post-departure checks on the vehicle.
• Undertake minor mechanical services and maintenance on the vehicle.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy vehicle driving

MR driving licence

DA accreditation

Job description

About us

Kinetic Specialised Resources has a strong reputation built within the mining and resources sector as well as with government, sporting clubs and education industries. Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

The opportunity

We are seeking applicationsfor Coach Drivers to work in our Kinetic Specialised Resources division based within the Rockhampton area.

What the position offers

• Must live locally
• Split shifts:4am to 8am & 4pm to 8pm (available to work over a 7-day operating span)
• Type:DIDO
• Salary:Above industry expectations
• Location:Rockhampton
• Uniforms:Supplied

You will be involved in

• Consistently ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and your vehicle
• Exceptional customer service
• Performing pre and post-departure checks
• Undertaking minor mechanical services and maintenance on your vehicle
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• 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

• Excellent customer service skills
• A currentMedium Rigid (MR) driving licence or above
• QLD Drivers Accreditation (DA)
• Minimum 1 year's heavy vehicle driving experience
• Ability and willingness to provide support in or outside of your daily duties
• Be able to pass a pre‐employment physical examination and medical history check
• Australian Work Rights

Kineticis 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.