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Career transition from retail to Entry Level Bus Driver

LocationDoncaster VIC 3108, Australia
Work TypeFull time
Published At:3 hours ago
Job no: 3H883
  • All you need is a car licence and a great attitude!
  • Best base rate across the industry - $39.06 (base) per hour after training
  • Develop your career in a supportive environment with exposure to logistics, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The opportunity:

Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program offers you the support and training you need to become a licensed and confident bus driver. This includes:

  • A friendly and supportive environment
  • An extensive induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training
  • Training to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
  • A 12-month training program (mix of classroom and on the job training) to gain a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Driving Operations - Bus)
  • Industry leading pay throughout your training
  • You will be assigned a buddy throughout the training process to support your development
  • Depot location - Doncaster

We’re after people with:

  • Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with people
  • A current Australian car driver’s licence (full licence held for minimum 2 years)
  • Willingness to have a pre‐employment functional, drug and alcohol assessment
  • Ability to obtain a Driver Accreditation and Working With Children Check
  • Hold Australian work rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen)

Please note if shortlisted you must be available to attend an assessment centre from our North Fitzroy depot.

The benefits of working with us:

  • Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
  • Best base rate, penalties and allowances across the industry - $39.06 base rate per hour
  • Full on-the-job training is offered to approved applicants
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
  • Secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities

About Us

As Australia and New Zealand’s largest and greenest bus operator, we bring passion and commitment to our important role in the community. That’s why people choose to travel with us.

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with our people proudly representing the community which we service.

We invite all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

If you’re ready to join us in the bus lane, click the 'Apply for this job' button

For more information visit: www.wearekinetic.com

  • Published on 04 Mar 2026, 12:01 AM