Long-Haul Coach Captain — Open-Road Driving

Greyhound Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greyhound Australia in Darwin seeks an experienced Coach Captain to operate iconic routes across open roads. The role emphasizes independence, safety and delivering a confident passenger experience from departure to arrival.

Ideal candidates have a current HR licence, Driver’s Authority/Endorsement and proven long-haul driving experience, with a strong safety mindset and the ability to manage fatigue on rostered schedules.

Qualifications

• A current HR driver's licence.
• A current Driver’s Authority / Endorsement.
• Proven coach, bus or long-haul driving experience.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to fitness for duty.
• Ability to manage fatigue and work across a rostered schedule.
• Confidence working independently across long-haul, remote and rostered services.
• Sound judgement, reliability and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Calm, confident and welcoming approach with passengers.
• Mechanical knowledge, desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coach driving experience

Safety mindset

Independent work ethic

Fatigue management

Passenger service focus

Calm under pressure

Mechanical knowledge (desirable)

Tools

HR driver's licence

Driver’s Authority/Endorsement

Job description

Greyhound Australia in Darwin seeks an experienced Coach Captain to operate iconic routes across open roads. The role emphasizes independence, safety and delivering a confident passenger experience from departure to arrival.

Ideal candidates have a current HR licence, Driver’s Authority/Endorsement and proven long-haul driving experience, with a strong safety mindset and the ability to manage fatigue on rostered schedules.