Location: Ferndale, Perth WAEmployment Type: Part‐time / OngoingHours: 38 hours per fortnight (split shift)
Join Our Team at Fountain College
Fountain College is a diverse, child‐safe and community‐focused school committed to providing a supportive, respectful and high‐quality learning environment for every student. We are currently seeking a reliable and student‐focused Bus Driver to join our team and help ensure our students travel safely and comfortably to and from school.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, values punctuality and professionalism, and wants to be part of a friendly and supportive school community.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for transporting students on scheduled school routes and supporting school activities when required.
Work Pattern (split shift)
There may also be opportunities for additional casual driving for excursions, camps and school events.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely transport students to and from school on designated routes
* Operate school buses in a calm, professional and responsible manner
* Ensure safe loading and unloading of students at each stop
* Maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming bus environment
* Build positive and respectful relationships with students
* Adhere to all traffic laws, safety procedures and school policies
* Work cooperatively with school staff to support transport needs
Licence Requirements
To reflect our mixed fleet of vehicles:
* Large buses: LR or higher licence
* Small buses: C Class licence is sufficient
Training and familiarisation with school routes and procedures will be provided.
What We're Looking For
* A strong commitment to student safety and wellbeing
* A friendly, calm and respectful approach when working with children
* Reliability, punctuality and professionalism
* The ability to work independently and follow set schedules
* Good communication and teamwork skills
Requirements
* Valid Australian driver's licence (C / LR / HR as applicable)
* PTD (Passenger Transport Driver) authorisation – can be obtained upon hire
* Working With Children Check (WWCC) – can be obtained upon hire
* The right to work in Australia
* A good driving record and commitment to safe driving
What We Offer
* Competitive remuneration
* Stable, ongoing part‐time employment (38 hours per fortnight)
* A supportive, friendly and respectful school environment
* The opportunity to be a positive and familiar face for our students each day
* A role that fits well with family or study commitments due to split‐shift hours
How to Apply
If you would like to join the Fountain College community and play an important role in supporting our students, please submit your application via SEEK or contact:
Your application will include the following questions:
* Are you willing to provide a copy of your driving record history?
* How many years' experience do you have as a School Bus Driver?
* Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have experience driving light rigid (LR) vehicles?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Do you have experience driving medium rigid (MR) vehicles?
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