Open-Road Coach Captain — Independent Long-Haul Driving

Greyhound Australia; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greyhound Australia, based in Hervey Bay, is seeking a Full-time Coach Captain to operate some of Australia’s iconic routes. This role involves long-haul travel, open roads and a strong emphasis on safety, service and passenger confidence from departure to arrival.

You will drive local and regional scheduled services, manage luggage, complete pre-start checks and log books, and maintain journey records. A HR licence, Driver's Authority, and proven coach driving experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires HR driver's licence.
• Current Driver's Authority/Endorsement.
• Proven coach, bus or long-haul driving experience.
• Strong safety mindset and fitness for duty.
• Ability to manage fatigue and rostered schedules.
• Comfortable working independently on long-haul routes.
• Calm, confident approach with passengers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coach/Bus driving

Safety mindset

Fatigue management

Independent work

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

Greyhound Australia, based in Hervey Bay, is seeking a Full-time Coach Captain to operate some of Australia’s iconic routes. This role involves long-haul travel, open roads and a strong emphasis on safety, service and passenger confidence from departure to arrival.

You will drive local and regional scheduled services, manage luggage, complete pre-start checks and log books, and maintain journey records. A HR licence, Driver's Authority, and proven coach driving experience are essential.