Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front

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.

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
• 7 Depot locations - North Fitzroy, Preston, Thomastown, Doncaster, Keysborough, Heatherton & Sunshine West.

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)
• Hold Australian work rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen)
• Willingness to have a pre‐employment functional, drug and alcohol assessment
• Willingness to obtain a Driver Accreditation and Working With Children Check

**Please note those shortlisted must 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

How to apply:

If you’re ready to join us in the bus lane, click the 'Apply'.

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

For more information visit: www.wearekinetic.com