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Expression of Interest â Bus Drivers â Ryde

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Thank you for expressing interest in becoming a Bus Driver with Busways.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and would like to share some information to help you better understand what the role involves on a day-to-day basis.

As you move forward, we'll stay in touch to keep you updated on available opportunities. We'll also provide helpful hints and tips to support you in submitting a strong formal application.

About The Role

We are looking for passionate people who enjoy driving and want to service their community, whilst delivering the best experience possible to our customers. This role offers the chance to build a stable career with opportunities for growth, training, and ongoing support from a committed team.

A little bit about our rates

• Permanent: $33.58 per hour Weekday (shift loadings â range dependant on times of operation throughout the shift)
• $50.37 (Sat) $67.17 (Sun) $83.96 (PH)
• $19.48 attendance allowance paid daily
  
  

What We Offer

• Free licence upgrade available for eligible applicants
• Support provided for Driver Authority (DA) and Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Company issued OPAL card
• A comprehensive paid training program
• Overtime opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program, allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one membership fee
• Access to salary packaging options such as novated leasing
• An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisation
• Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
• Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured courses
  
  

About Us

At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development.

For over 80 years, we've delivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currently operate bus service contracts for Transport for NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide's Outer South.

With a team of more than 2,800 people, committed to transporting over 53.7 million passenger journeys each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure that the customer journey is seamless as possible.

Hours of work

Our drivers must be willing and flexible to work various shifts, that may include weekends, early morning and late-night shifts.

A Large Portion Of Shifts Available For Full-time Drivers Are Worked As Split Shifts. Split Shifts Work By Providing Two Portions Of Work To Cover Peak Service Times Morning And Afternoon. The Hours For Each Shift Can Vary But Will Generally Require You To Work Between The Following Times

• Morning: 6:00am to 10:00am
• Afternoon: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
  
  

Outside of these hours you can leave the depot to head home or run errands, or you can choose to stay at the depot and take advantage of our driver facilities.

There are also some straight shifts that may be available with shifts starting at varied times of the day, from morning, afternoon or evenings.

All depots operate seven days per week with Sunday and public holiday shifts being voluntary overtime

Eligibility to apply

• A current and valid unrestricted driver's licence (Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence highly desired but not essential)
• A good driving history
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check.
• Have a current NSW Driver Authority is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)
  
  

Suitable applicants that do not have the required licence and Authority, Busways may offer you:

• Free licence upgradeâ¯for eligible applicants
• Paid induction and mentor training
• ·Attend a Driver Authority Course with Busways and help with the application process
  
  

Register Your Interest Now

If you're enthusiastic about starting your journey as a bus driver with Busways at Ryde, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your Expression of Interest via the link today, and we'll be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises.

Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesTruck Transportation

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