College Bus Driver

St Mary'S College; Hobart; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary'S College in Hobart seeks a reliable Bus Driver to support daily school transport operations, ensuring safe travel for students and staff in line with Catholic Education values. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle inspections, maintaining a clean bus, and assisting with boarding and disembarking.

This contract position is for term-time, four days per week, with salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Professional integrity and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students along designated routes in the morning and afternoon.
• Ensure the bus is well maintained, clean, and in safe working condition.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and College policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Assist students with safe boarding and exiting the bus, ensuring safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance and incident records.
• Support College activities by transporting for excursions and events.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Contract position28 January 2027 - 15 December 20274 Days per week, term time only

We are seeking a safe, reliable and friendly Bus Driver to support the daily operations of our school transport services. The Bus Driver plays a vital role in ensuring students and staff travel safely, comfortably and in alignment with the values of Catholic Education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely transport students along designated routes in the morning and afternoon.
• Ensure the bus is well maintained, clean, and in safe working condition.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues to the Transport Coordinator.
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and College policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Assist students with safe boarding and exiting of the bus, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance and incident reports.
• Support College activities by providing transportation for excursions, sporting events, and other trips as required.

About You

You will demonstrate:

• Professional integrity and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills across diverse groups.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

912 Students
91 TeachingStaff
61 Non-Teaching Staff