Coach Captain/Bus Driver

Kinetic; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mass transit bus operator in Adelaide is seeking Coach Drivers for their operations in Olympic Dam. The role offers permanent employment with competitive hourly rates, full training, accommodation, and meal provisions while on roster. Candidates must possess a current MR driving license, SA Driver Accreditation, and customer service skills. Join a company committed to safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplaces.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Accommodation and meals provided

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence or above.
• Current SA Driver Accreditation.
• Ability to gain Advanced Fatigue Management accreditation.
• 1 year of bus/coach or heavy vehicle driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of yourself, passengers, and vehicle.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Perform pre and post-departure checks.
• Undertake minor mechanical services on your vehicle.
• Complete ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving licence

Compliance with safety regulations

Mechanics knowledge

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 applications for Coach Drivers to work in our Kinetic Specialised Resources division based within our Olympic Dam operations.

What the position offers

• Roster: 2 weeks on / 1 week off
• Permanent role with competitive hourly rate
• Location: Olympic Dam
• Hours: 8-12 hours per day
• Uniforms: supplied
• Accommodation: camp and meals provided whilst on roster
• Flight: paid from Adelaide

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 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

• Excellent customer service skills
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence or above
• Current SA Driver Accreditation
• Ability to gain Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) accreditation
• Be able to pass a pre‑employment physical examination, medical history check, and any other required medical components
• Minimum 1 year's bus/coach or heavy vehicle driving experience
• Ability and willingness to provide support in or outside of your daily duties
• Australian Work Rights

How You Apply

So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply for this job' button now! There has never been a better time to join Kinetic.

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.