Want a Secure and Flexible Career Change? Become a Bus Driver at SouthLink
About us: SouthLink is a subsidiary of Keolis Downer, Australia's largest provider of multi‑modal public transport. Keolis Downer operates and integrates all types of mobility services for more than 250 million passenger journeys each year in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Newcastle, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Operating since 1995, SouthLink is proud to partner with the South Australian Government to deliver a world‑class bus transport system for the Adelaide Hills community.
About the role
We have various vacancies for permanent and casual bus drivers at our depots in Aldgate and Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills. We operate Adelaide Metro routes between the Adelaide Hills and the city, 7 days a week.
If you have a passion for customer service and a genuine interest in driving, this is a great opportunity to build a safe, rewarding and flexible career.
About you
* Genuine interest in driving
* Passion for customer service
* Good communication skills, including reading maps, understanding timetables, operating radio and learning operating procedures and systems
* Positive and flexible outlook for the role
* Focus on safety
What's in it for you
* Attractive pay and rewards – total earnings approximately $70k per annum
* Overtime opportunities
* Paid training
* Fully paid assistance to meet required licensing if needed
* Ongoing training and development
* Uniform provided
* Opportunity for career progression to build a long and successful career in a multinational company
* Flexible working conditions
* Supportive work environment
* An Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
What you will need
* A current and valid driver's licence (HR desirable but not essential as assistance will be provided)
* Right to live and work in Australia
* Currently residing in SA
* Ability to pass pre‑employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)
* Large Passenger (LP) desirable, or willingness to obtain one
* We offer assistance in obtaining the following qualifications (not required before interviews):
* Upgrade to HR Licence
* Attainment of Large Passenger (LP) Accreditation
* Valid Working with Children Check clearance
* National Police Check clearance
Apply now
Please apply through Seek or by sending your resume to (email protected)
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Keolis Downer is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage all people to apply regardless of background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style. As a proud RAP organisation, Keolis Downer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To learn more about our organisation, please visit our website at
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