Bus Driver

Travel Australia supporting Australian Defence Force Recruiting
- Attractive salary package plus accommodation and meal allowances
- Be part of an organisation voted top 5 global

We are taking our Defence Force Recruitment team on the road, and we are looking for a safe, reliable, and friendly bus driver to provide safe carriage for our team as they reach all areas of Australia to provide an equal opportunity to Australian's wanting to access a career in Australian Defence Force.

**Client Details**

DFR is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the ADF to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people's need to work in ways that support their careers, families and lifestyle. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we'll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it's like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

**Description**

The Bus Driver is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable transport across regional and rural Australia for DFR. Applicants need to be prepared to work a rotating roster (generally 2 weeks on, 1 week off) and drive staff to various locales around Australia to underpin regional events and recruiting efforts. More detailed information regarding working patterns will be discussed during the recruitment process.

**You will**:

- Deliver a prompt, reliable and safe transport service.
- Carry out pre departure, travel and post departure safety checks on vehicle, reporting and escalating any mechanical or general issues immediately.
- Drive with the safety and comfort of passengers at top of mind, seeking the most efficient but safest route to required destination.
- Identify, address and report unsafe or unhealthy conditions, practices or behaviour in the workplace, following internal Adecco DFR processes.
- Maintain current knowledge of local road laws in each State and Territory travelling through, as well as Company policies relating to Workplace Health and Safety, and Security.
- Accurately complete recording procedures, including daily journal, time records, customer loading data, and fuel and charter records, as required.
- Maintain agility and adaptability whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain Basic Fatigue Management Accreditation.
- Develop, manage and maintain a high service level client relationship through the provision of services that meet or exceed the expectations of
- Defence and the DFR Adecco contract, further encouraging a strong and ongoing relationship between Adecco and the Commonwealth of Australia.

**Profile**

To be successful in this role, you will meet the following criteria:

- Be an Australian Citizen
- Hold a current Heavy Rigid Driving License
- Basic Fatigue Management Accreditation (regarded but not required)
- Must be able to complete/maintain a Police-check, Baseline Security Clearance, Working with Children Check (or state/territory equivalent)

**Your background will demonstrate**:

- Experience delivering safe and reliable bus transport delivery in a customer centric environment. A demonstrated customer centric approach to your work
- Safe and reliable driving record
- Experience operating a bus on either short or long-haul journeys.
- Pride and adherence to cleanliness and presentation standards of the bus and your own grooming standards.

**Job Offer**

If eligible, please attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and value you believe you can add to this role.

Note: Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words.

Applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process for a confidential conversation if you require assistance to participate fully in our recruitment process.

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