School Bus Driver

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Kinetic is hiring a reliable School Bus Driver for the Tweed Heads depot, full time onsite, averaging about 25 hours per week across split shifts, at $43.80 per hour. If you’ve driven buses or heavy vehicles before, bring your energy, smile and a safety first mindset. The role centers on safety, customer care, teamwork, reliability and punctuality, with a minimum MR licence and a clean driving record. Kinetic offers full on the job training, an Employee Assistance Program and real career progression, plus a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunity. To apply, click the button, tailor your résumé to showcase safety, reliability and customer focus, and highlight any large vehicle experience and flexibility.

School Bus Driver

We’re searching for new drivers to be the face of Kinetic. Help us take people where they need to go and join Australasia’s largest and fastest-growing bus operator.  

If you’ve got previous experience operating buses or heavy vehicles, all you need to bring is your smile, energy, passion and commitment to creating awesome experiences for our customers, communities, and teammates. 

About us

No matter where you call home, we’ve got a modern depot on your doorstep, and a team who will welcome you with open arms.

Right now, we’re building an extensive electric bus fleet that’s charging towards net zero. We're leading the way through safe and reliable, clean and green, accessible and inclusive technology as our fleet of electric buses grows and helps us take people where they need to go.

At Kinetic we’re the daily commute. We’re the friendly smile. And we’re the positive change the planet needs. Connecting communities everyday. We’re proud of what we do, we have big goals, and we recognise the role of each team member in achieving our dream. We’re honest and authentic and challenge each other to be extraordinary.

Count on Kinetic for a brighter future

The opportunity

We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious School Bus Drivers to join our team at the Tweed Depot - enjoy a rewarding role with great work-life balance and earn $43.80 per hour.

This role offers approximately 25 hours per week across split shifts.

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We offer full on-the-job training – and paid
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you'll tick:

• Essential licences- Minimum of an MR Drivers Licence
• Strong focus on safety and a good driving record
• Good communication skills and customer focused
• Willing to work as part of a larger team
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to be flexible
• Reliable and committed to being on time
• Experience driving large vehicles, including buses, will be well regarded

How You Apply:

So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply for this job' button now! There has never been a better time to join Kinetic.

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.