Join the team at Metro Tasmania - Your Career in MotionAt Metro, we work to keep Tassie moving - we've been connecting people and communities for over 60 years.As the largest Tasmanian-owned public transport company, we're all about providing our customers with bus journeys that matter in this ever-growing, beautiful state of ours.
And we're seeking a team of passionate people to get the job done.As the largest Tasmanian owned passenger transport company, Metro take pride in connecting people and communities across the region.We are an evolving business, and our future looks bright with the introduction of innovative and sustainable projects that continue to reduce our carbon footprint and work towards the Tasmanian government plan to ensure net zero emissions by ****.We have a diverse team of more than 500 people across the state who work hard to deliver exceptional public transport services and positively impact the lives of our customers.About the working experienceAt Metro we value our people, if you value meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference in communities, business and team this is the position for you
We have a great working culture that we are always striving to improve and a workplace that values the input of all its people.We offer:Excellent training and professional development opportunities.Great workplace with free onsite parking and bus travelOnsite café, meal room and other recreational facilitiesPersonalised wellbeing program with one-on-one consultation with qualified personnel that covers a range of topics.Health and wellbeing support including an EAP, onsite physio and health checks.An exciting calendar of events that recognises the diversity of our organisation.About youCan you drive a car?
We'll teach you to drive a bus
If you've had a current, full Australian driver's licence for at least 2 years and you have full working rights in Australia, our six-week, paid training course will teach you all the skills you need - and at the end you will graduate with your Heavy Rigid licence.We will also organise and pay for the following to get you on the road:A National Police Check from Tasmania Police.Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
A pre-employment physical assessment, including a Drug and Alcohol test.A Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) licence.Have your medium rigid licence already?
We encourage you to apply and can upgrade you too.
Job Description About the working experienceWe offer:A competitive salaryof between $70,140 - $94,000 per year for full time drivers, well above the national award$2,000 Sign-on Bonusmade up of $**** sign-on-bonus once you pass probation and $**** once you hit 12 months at Metro8 weeks of paid leavefor full-time drivers (5 weeks annual, 3 weeks accrued days)Personalised wellbeing programwith one-on-one consultation with qualified personnelFree onsite parking, andfree bus travelfor you and one household memberHealth and wellbeing supportincluding an employee assistance program, onsite physio, and health checks and discounted gym membershipsAn exciting calendar of eventsthat recognises and celebrates the diversity of our team Desired Skills and Experience How to applyTo see a position description or for more information about the role please reach out to our friendly team .
Ready to join the team?
Please apply for this role viaSeek.We run rolling intakes every few weeks for trainees.
Our next training intake will commence on the 23rd of February.Applicants who have applied in the last 6 months need not apply; we have your details on file.