Rail Replacement Bus Drivers

Kinetic Group; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual pool

Flexible shifts

Depots in Coomera & Molendinar

Job summary

Kinetic Group is seeking experienced Bus and Coach Drivers to join its casual pool supporting rail replacement services across South East Queensland.

If you’re a confident, customer-focused driver who thrives in dynamic environments, you’ll operate buses on rail replacement routes, deliver high service standards, and adapt to changing conditions, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid Queensland Driver Authorisation (DA) – essential.
• MR or HR Licence (HR highly regarded).
• Previous experience operating buses or coaches.
• Strong knowledge of SEQ roads (desirable).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses across rail replacement routes.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service during disruptions.
• Follow operational instructions and adapt to changing conditions.
• Work collaboratively with control teams and other drivers.

Skills

Queensland DA

MR Licence

HR Licence

SEQ roads knowledge

Communication & Customer Service

Calm under pressure

Flexible shifts (nights/weekends)

Pre-employment medical & drugs

Australian working rights

Job description

Casual Rail Replacement Bus Drivers – Experienced (QLD DA Required)

We’re looking for experienced Bus and Coach Drivers to join Kinetic’s casual pool supporting rail replacement services across South East Queensland.

If you’re a confident, customer-focused driver who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to keep services running smoothly, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As part of our rail replacement team, you’ll play a key role in keeping communities moving when rail services are disrupted. This is a casual role offering flexible shifts, ideal for drivers seeking additional hours or varied work.

• Casual positions available
• Competitive hourly rates + penalties
• Depots based in Coomera and Molendinar
• Work across planned and unplanned rail replacement services

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely operate buses across rail replacement routes
• Deliver a high standard of customer service during disruptions
• Follow operational instructions and adapt to changing conditions
• Work collaboratively with control teams and other drivers

What You’ll Need

• Valid Queensland Driver Authorisation (DA) – essential
• MR or HR Licence (HR highly regarded)
• Previous experience operating buses or coaches
• Strong knowledge of SEQ roads (desirable)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing
• Australian working rights

About Us

Kinetic is Australasia’s largest and fastest-growing bus operator, moving millions of passengers every year. We’re committed to safe, reliable and sustainable transport solutions, with a growing electric fleet and a strong focus on our people and communities.

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples and those from diverse communities.