Description:
We’re Australia and New Zealand’s largest bus network, moving over 100 million passengers each year – and we’re just getting started!
The Victorian Government has chosen Kinetic to run a brand-new, franchised region within Melbourne’s bus network. Get ready, because we’re expanding our connections to Melbourne’s vibrant northern suburbs, with stops at new destinations like Melbourne Zoo, Preston Market, and the Heide Museum of Modern Art. And the best part? Our brand-new, zero-emissions depot is opening in Preston in the coming months – it’s going to be an exciting hub of innovation and sustainability! Come be part of the journey!
The opportunity
If you have a passion for customer service and have a genuine interest in driving, this is a great opportunity to build a safe, rewarding, and flexible career.
Be the first point of contact, ensuring every passenger enjoys a safe and pleasant journey. With a strong emphasis on customer service and passenger safety, our Bus Drivers operate on route services, school runs, charters, and special events. We have multiple openings for both permanent and part-time bus drivers at our new depot located on Chifley Street in Preston.
The boxes you'll tick
- A genuine passion for driving
- Exceptional customer service skills and a love for engaging with the public
- A strong commitment to safety
- Possession of a current Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence or equivalent
- A valid CPV Driver Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- A current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening).
- Australian working rights
- Previous bus driving or heavy vehicle experience is advantageous, but not essential
The benefits of working with us:
- Competitive hourly rate of $38.14
- Paid on-the-job training for successful applicants
- Permanent full-time and part-time positions available with a split-shift roster
- Uniform and free onsite parking provided
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
How you apply
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