Mini Bus Drivers

CDC Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual positions

Split shifts Monday to Friday

Weekends and school holidays off

Banked hours program

Competitive pay, perks and incentives

Fully paid on-the-job training

Job summary

CDC Canberra is seeking multiple Casual Bus Drivers for the Supported School Transport (SST) team at Fyshwick Depot. You’ll handle before/after school transport, enjoying weekends, school holidays and summers off.

You’ll drive modern mini-buses with safety features, caring for students with additional needs and ensuring safe journeys to and from school. Training is fully paid by CDC.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver’s licence – Light Rigid or higher (MR/HR/HC)
• Bus Driver Authority or willingness to obtain
• ACT WWVP registration or ability to obtain
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain (CDC paid)

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CDC mini-bus in line with legislation and company policies
• Ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the students in your care
• Report incidents or service issues promptly
• Work collaboratively with management to meet service expectations

Skills

Light rigid license or higher

Bus Driver Authority

WWVP registration

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Do you have an LR licence or higher and enjoy driving?

Are you a university student looking for flexible work between study commitments?

Are you looking to supplement your income?

Have you retired and looking for a little extra cash or some meaningful and rewarding work?

Are you keen on starting your career in the busing industry?

Is this you?

• Do you have an LR licence or higher and enjoy driving?

• Are you a university student looking for flexible work between study commitments?

• Are you looking to supplement your income?

• Have you retired and looking for a little extra cash or some meaningful and rewarding work?

• Are you keen on starting your career in the busing industry?

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking multiple Casual Bus Drivers to join our Supported School Transport (SST) team based at our Fyshwick Depot.

These driving roles involve Before and After School transport, giving you weekends, school holidays and summers off.

You’ll be driving modern mini‑buses equipped with advanced safety features, transporting students with additional needs and ensuring a safe, supportive journey to and from school.

What the Role Offers

• Flexible casual positions aligned with school terms

• Split shifts Monday to Friday, approx. 40 weeks per year

• Weekends and school holidays off

• Banked hours program to help you manage income throughout the year

• Competitive pay, perks and incentives

• Fully paid on‑the‑job training

Your Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CDC mini‑bus in line with legislation and company policies

• Ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the students in your care

• Report incidents or service issues promptly

• Work collaboratively with management to meet service expectations

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• A valid driver's licence - Light Rigid or higher (e.g MR, HR, HC)

• Bus Driver Authority, or willingness to obtain one (don't worry we can help!)

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, or ability to obtain

• Current First Aid/CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain (paid by CDC)

Bus driving or heavy vehicle experience is highly regarded, but not essential.

Why Start Your Bus Driving Career With Us?

We make the recruitment process easy and will support you through the Bus Driver Authority (DA) application. For the right candidate there may also be opportunities to gain experience and upgrade your licence to MR/HR in the future. SST is the perfect entry point into a long‑term driving career with CDC.

CDC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing adiverseworkforce that reflects the communities we serve.We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability, and those from culturally and linguisticallydiversebackgrounds.