Depot Operations Lead – Bus & Coach

Belbaker Bus Charter; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonestar Coaches, part of the Belbaker Group, seeks a Depot Manager to lead the Burleigh Heads depot operations on the Gold Coast. You will oversee daily depot activities, coordinate drivers, vehicles and resources to meet scheduled work and safety standards.

Reporting to the Belbaker Group Operations Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with transport safety and fatigue management, and foster a professional, results‑oriented team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, bus and coach operations or fleet management.
• Supervising staff or managing a depot or operational facility.
• Understanding of transport safety, compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations, ensuring vehicles and drivers are ready for scheduled work.
• Build relationships with drivers and support a safety-focused culture.
• Coordinate servicing and repairs with maintenance teams.
• Work with Logistics to manage vehicle movements and staff availability.
• Promote compliance with transport legislation and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized depot and identify improvement opportunities.
• Resolve day-to-day issues to minimise disruptions.
• Improve depot efficiency, fleet utilisation and cost control.
• Maintain accurate operational records and report incidents.

Skills

Fleet management

Staff supervision

Planning & coordination

Problem solving

Clear communication

Record keeping

Computer skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

MR or HR QLD drivers licence or higher

QLD drivers authority or ability to obtain one

Job description

Lonestar Coaches, part of the Belbaker Group, seeks a Depot Manager to lead the Burleigh Heads depot operations on the Gold Coast. You will oversee daily depot activities, coordinate drivers, vehicles and resources to meet scheduled work and safety standards.

Reporting to the Belbaker Group Operations Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with transport safety and fatigue management, and foster a professional, results‑oriented team culture.