Bus Operator/Driver - Toowong/Sherwood/Willawong
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Overview
As a Bus Operator/Driver, you will play an instrumental part in moving the people of Brisbane safely to their destination whilst providing exceptional customer service to your passengers. Once out on the road, this role is largely autonomous, with support from the Network Coordination Centre and your home-depot, where you’ll be among like-minded Public Transport Services staff.
Work type
Temporary Full Time (up to 2 years) with the opportunity for career progression and permanency.
Salary and Perks
Traineeship: AUD $1,332 per week gross + superannuation. Remuneration stated is for full-time positions and effective from 08 October 2025. Penalties, overtime, and allowances are in addition to the above rate.
Our Business
Brisbane City Council operates one of the largest bus fleets in Australia and offers a variety of services to the public, including time-tabled bus services, tourist, school, special events and charter runs. Transport Operations delivers bus network services from seven depots (Carina, Garden City, Toowong, Sherwood, Willawong, Virginia and Eagle Farm), along with network coordination and maintenance work on our bus fleet.
Responsibilities
- Move people around Brisbane safely to their destinations while providing excellent customer service.
- Operate buses autonomously on route while maintaining smooth journeys and friendly service.
- Collaborate with the Network Coordination Centre and home-depot teams.
Eligibility requirements
- have work rights status in Australia
- have held an Australian 'C' class car licence for at least three years (HR/HC/MC licences are highly regarded)
- be able to obtain a current driver authorisation ('G' class) from Queensland Government
- be able to obtain a HR licence from the Queensland Department of Transport (current HR licence highly regarded)
- have a clean driving history (i.e. not lost more than six demerit points in the past three years, or had a suspended license or good behaviour period in the last four years, excluding SPER)
- be available full-time Monday to Friday whilst completing the Bus Operator/Driver induction program
Contact
For more information about the role please contact the Brisbane City Council Bus Recruitment team via e-mail:
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