Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front (Eastern Suburbs)

Kinetic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Job summary

Kinetic offers the Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program in Melbourne to train you to become a licensed bus driver. It includes induction to obtain a Heavy Rigid Licence, and a nationally recognised Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus).

You will receive industry-leading pay during training, plus a dedicated buddy system and support network to guide your development across Doncaster East, Heatherton and Keysborough depots in Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Hold a current Australian car driver’s licence (full licence held for minimum of 2 years).
• Have full Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
• Willing to undertake a pre-employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening.
• Willing to obtain a Driver Accreditation (CPV) and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Complete induction training to obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence.
• Obtain a nationally recognised qualification: Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus).
• Join a buddy and support network to guide your development.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

About Us

As Australia and New Zealand’s largest and greenest bus operator, we play an essential role in connecting communities across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs. Every day, we help people get to where they need to be safely, which is why so many people choose to travel with us.

The Opportunity

Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program provides the support, training, and confidence you need to become a licensed and professional bus driver. This includes:

• Extensive induction training combining classroom learning and on‑road experience to obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
• Obtaining a nationally recognised qualification: Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus)
• Industry-leading pay throughout your training journey
• A dedicated buddy and support network to guide your development
• Opportunities to be based across our east depots (Doncaster East, Heatherton & Keysborough) connecting local communities throughout Melbourne's eastern and south‑eastern suburbs

We’re After People With

• Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with people
• Hold a current Australian car driver’s licence (full licence held for minimum of 2 years)
• Have full Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Are willing to undertake a pre‑employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening
• Are willing to obtain a Driver Accreditation (CPV) and Working With Children Check

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
• Industry‑leading rates, penalties and allowances, including a base rate of $40.52 per hour
• Full on‑the‑job training provided to successful applicants
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal support
• Access to our employee benefits platform, offering exclusive discounts, savings and cashback opportunities
• Secure, long‑term employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real difference in local communities across the wider eastern suburbs of Melbourne

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre at our North Fitzroy depot for an interview and drive test

We welcome all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women returning to the workforce, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.