BUS ASSISTANT SHIFT

Personnel Area: Transport for Brisbane 

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management 

Salary Range: $1,242.60 per week base plus 14% super, 15% leave loading, 38 hour per week, 7.6 hrs per day (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time Night Shift (7.6 hour per day, shift between 5.30pm and 2am Monday to Friday)

Location: Toowong or Garden City

Our Business  

Transport for Brisbane is a division that brings together Commercial and Contract Services, Engineering and Asset Management, Strategy and Network Services, Transport Operations and Future Transport Readiness

Our Branch  

The Bus Assistants are a part of Transport for Brisbane which operates from seven bus depots across the greater Brisbane metropolitan area. Council’s bus depots ensure efficient operation of its bus fleet and include on-site maintenance, cleaning and refuelling, scheduling and rostering of drivers. 

Each depot has a Garage Services Team that provides mechanical and non-mechanical bus maintenance to ensure the bus fleet is maintained to a high standard to meet public safety requirements and keep buses on the road. These positions are available at the Toowong Depot and Garden City Depot. 

The Role 

We are seeking 3 dedicated Bus Assistants to support the operation, maintenance, and service of buses and depot vehicles.

In this role, you will assist with various duties including vehicle cleaning, fuelling, minor repairs, and ensuring buses are maintained to a high standard.

You will also be responsible for managing your own work, ensuring timeliness and quality, and performing routine administrative tasks as needed.

To be successful in this role you must have: 

• assist with cleaning and maintaining buses and depot vehicles
• operate depot vehicles and assist with parking and yard signalling
• perform basic vehicle inspections and minor repairs
• handle fuelling and oil checks for buses
• record fuel and oil quantities in system
• work closely with team members and follow established procedures
• communicate effectively with the team and maintain safety standards
• this role requires a HR License

 Benefits of working for Council include:  

• strong focus on Zero Harm 
• free gym and wellness centre 
• award winning superannuation fund 
• generous leave provisions 
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.  

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 07 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 06 August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.