Permanent Part Time Bus Drivers - Thornton

CDC NSW; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPAL card

Novated lease

Gym discount

Health insurance discount

Training program

Career advancement

Stable part-time role

Close to home

Job summary

CDC NSW is seeking drivers for the Thornton Depot on a permanent part-time basis, with a minimum of 20 hours per week during school terms. The role emphasizes passenger safety, efficient driving, and accurate record keeping.

Successful applicants may access additional hours during school terms, holidays, and weekends with clear progression to full-time. We offer a comprehensive training program, close-to-home work, and benefits including superannuation, novated leases, gym discounts, health

Qualifications

• Hold the Heavy Vehicle Licence MR or above with NSW Bus Authority status.
• Possess Australian working rights to work in Australia.
• Possess Working with Children clearance where required for paid work.
• Maintain a clean driving history and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-departure checks and drive efficiently with safety and comfort for passengers.
• Maintain daily journals and fuel usage logs to support operational transparency.
• Record keeping and reporting to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Provide reliable, courteous service and operate close to home at Thornton Depot.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

Customer service

Team player

Safety conscious

Australian working rights

Job description

About the role:

Are you looking to downshift from a stressful career, have a change of pace or for a new stable occupation and reliable income?

Driving buses for CDC NSW may be the new beginning that you are after.

We are seeking experienced and inexperienced drivers to the industry and we encourage all who are looking for a career change to apply.

A driving role includes conducting thorough pre departure checks, driving efficiently while prioritising passenger safety and comfort. Record keeping responsibilities, such as maintaining daily journals and fuel usage logs are also crucial aspects of the role to ensure operational transparency and efficiency.

What we offer:

Join the team at our Thornton Depot in a part time role, working min 20 hours per week during the school term.

Successful applicants may have the opportunity to access additional hours throughout the school term, school holiday periods also weekends. This role offers excellent career development opportunities with a clear pathway to ongoing employment and progression to a full time position at the Thornton Depot.

Our people say the best thing about the job, is the stable industry, inclusive culture, autonomy and independence when driving and working close to home.

• Permanent Part Time rate $35.01 per hour
• Superannuation 13.5%
• Free OPAL card to be used on any public transport in NSW.
• Work close to home.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• Supportive inclusive and culturally safe team.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Novated lease options for a new car.
• Discount gym membership.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Access to hundreds of savings including your weekly groceries.

About you:

If you are a team player, care about your community and priorities safety then CDC NSW is the place for you. As a Driver you will need a positive attitude, good communication skills and value customer service.

You will need to hold the appropriate licences and checks or be willing to obtain. We can support you to obtain these

• Heavy Vehicles Licence MR or above - Licence upgrade offered to successful applicants t&c's
• NSW Bus Authority - CDC with help you to obtain
• Working with Children for paid work
• A good current Driving history
• Australian working rights

Why CDC NSW:

CDC NSW is the largest private bus operator in NSW. Our reputation is built on a proven record of delivering safe, reliable and timely connections that help people get where they need to be.

Our people are our greatest asset, we take pride in serving our community and our culture supports individual needs. We are a down to earth business that prioritises authenticity over corporate formalities.

It's more than driving,it’s about serving others, one interaction at a time and making a big impact on the places we call home.

More about us:

CDCNSW parent company isComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC)who are one of the largest global land transport companies.ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC)operates in seven countries with over 24,300 employees and serves more than 2 million commuters daily.

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.