Depot Transport Officer | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport Canberra seeks a Depot Transport Officer at Belconnen Depot to oversee day-to-day bus service operations and roster planning. You will coordinate vehicle and driver allocations, manage incidents, and provide timely information to staff and the public. This role requires strong teamwork, proactive problem solving, and the ability to work under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles.
• Overtime on a regular basis and a programmed weekend roster is essential.
• HR class licence is essential.
• Pre-employment medical is required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation of bus services at the depot.
• Coordinate network resources including vehicle and driver allocations.
• Prepare daily/weekly rosters and provide information to the public and staff.
• Make time‑critical decisions to manage incidents affecting operations.

Job description

Depot Transport Officer
Full-time Permanent

Details: An exciting opportunity exists within Transport Canberra, to fill several vacancies at Belconnen Depot.

Working a rotating roster, Depot Transport Officers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of bus services within Transport Canberra. Referred to as The Starters, Depot Transport Officers are responsible for coordinating network resources including vehicle and driver allocations, preparation of daily / weekly rosters and information to the public and staff.

The Starters have the responsibility to make decisions, often independently, on how to manage and resolve a wide range of incidents, situations or events that affect Transport Canberra’s operational network each day.

We’re looking for people with sound knowledge of public transport networks, with the ability to prioritise work and make decisions in a time pressured environment. They must be a team player who is proactive in their approach to problem solving and contributes to collaboration to achieve results.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Commitment to work overtime on a regular basis and to a programmed weekend roster is essential.
• Drivers licence HR class is essential.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.

Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.