School Bus Driver (Part-Time, 4h) - Safe Student Transport

Elmo; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cairns Adventist College in Gordonvale, Cairns Region, is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and on field trips. The role runs 4 hours per day, 5 days a week, mornings 7–9am and afternoons 3–5pm, starting October 6, 2026.

Applicants must hold a Class LR Licence and a Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, and be able to relate well to students while maintaining discipline and safety on board.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class LR Licence and have Queensland Transport Authority approvals.
• Must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card.
• Ability to relate well to students and maintain discipline on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus in compliance with traffic regulations and safety standards.
• Ensure bus cleanliness and perform basic maintenance checks.
• Assist students with disabilities or special needs during transport.
• Maintain accurate records of bus mileage, fuel use, and student ridership.
• Communicate schedule changes with school staff, parents and students.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with students, parents and colleagues.
• Follow policies set by the Northern Australian Conference.

Skills

LR licence

Working with Children Blue Card

Student engagement

Discipline & safety

Job description

Cairns Adventist College in Gordonvale, Cairns Region, is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and on field trips. The role runs 4 hours per day, 5 days a week, mornings 7–9am and afternoons 3–5pm, starting October 6, 2026.

Applicants must hold a Class LR Licence and a Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, and be able to relate well to students while maintaining discipline and safety on board.