Long-Haul Coach Captain: Independent Driving on Iconic Routes

Greyhound Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Greyhound Australia is seeking an experienced Coach Captain based in Melbourne to operate long-haul and regional routes across Australia, delivering safe, reliable passenger service. You will manage open-road driving, perform pre-trip checks, and ensure accurate ticketing and journey records to maintain high safety and customer service standards.

The role demands a strong safety mindset, fatigue management, and the ability to work independently across varied rosters while providing a calm and

Qualifications

• HR driver's licence and Driver's Authority/Endorsement are required.
• Proven coach or long-haul driving experience.
• Ability to manage fatigue and rostered schedules.
• Strong safety mindset and fitness for duty.
• Experience delivering safe, high-quality passenger experiences.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating coaches on local and regional routes.
• Handling luggage and freight safely as part of scheduled services.
• Completing required administration: pre-start checks, log books, fault sheets, journey records, ticketing.
• Managing fatigue in line with Fatigue Management requirements.
• Creating a calm, confident and positive customer experience from departure to arrival.

Skills

Customer service focus

Safety mindset

Fatigue management awareness

Tools

HR Driver's Licence

Driver’s Authority/Endorsement

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Greyhound Australia is seeking an experienced Coach Captain based in Melbourne to operate long-haul and regional routes across Australia, delivering safe, reliable passenger service. You will manage open-road driving, perform pre-trip checks, and ensure accurate ticketing and journey records to maintain high safety and customer service standards.

The role demands a strong safety mindset, fatigue management, and the ability to work independently across varied rosters while providing a calm and