School Bus Driver

Kinetic; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Diversity leave provisions

Secure employment

Job summary

Kinetic is seeking reliable School Bus Drivers to join our High Wycombe Depot in Western Australia. This permanent part-time role offers 20–25 hours per week with an hourly rate of $33.41.

You will contribute to safe student transport and operate across split shifts, delivering dependable service for our communities. We provide full on-the-job training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Customer service focus and ability to interact with students and families.
• Current MR driving licence (or higher) and PTD accreditation.
• Working with Children Check and ability to pass pre-employment checks.
• Experience driving in the Perth Metro area is preferred.
• First Aid with CPR certification is required.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Drive school buses safely and on schedule.
• Provide high-quality customer service to students, families and staff.
• Comply with all safety procedures and bus operational rules.
• Complete required pre-employment medical history checks and related paperwork.

Skills

Customer service

MR license

PTD accreditation

Working with Children Check

Perth Metro knowledge

First Aid CPR

Pre-employment medical

Australian Work Rights

Job description

About Us

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 staff and fleet of over 4900 buses.

About Us

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 staff and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious School Bus Drivers to join our team at our High Wycombe Depot - enjoy a rewarding role with great work-life balance and earn $33.41 per hour.

This role offers approximately 20-25 hours per week across split shifts.

• Permanent Part-time
• Hourly rate: $33.41
• Achieve high standards in all parts of your work including safe driving practices

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We offer some of the best base rates, penalties, and allowances in Perth
• We offer full on-the-job training
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you’ll tick

We are people-focused individuals with a customer-first attitude, and therefore we are looking for with:

• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence or above
• A current PTD accreditation and Working with Children Check
• Experience and knowledge of Perth Metro area
• First Aid with CPR
• Be able to pass a pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check
• Australian Work Rights

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.