Trainee Bus Driver

14 hours ago


Cairns, Australia Transit Academy Full time

READY FOR A CAREER CHANGE? JOIN THE TRANSIT ACADEMY TODAY

Bus driving roles at New Chum, Ipswich

- Job-share opportunities

- Full-time, part-time, and casual

- Drive brand new buses - complete with satellite navigation systems

- Full paid training provided

- Earn while you learn

- Reliable employment with Australia’s leading bus operator

- We will help you with employment documents and licences required

Transit Academy is proudly brought to you by Australia’s leading public bus operator, Transit Systems. Delivering 170 million+ customer journeys per year and as Brisbane’s newest bus operator, we are committed to delivering a smooth journey every time.

Join us in shaping the future of bus transportation

Whether you’re aiming to upgrade your standard car licence or seeking a change of pace with your HR licence, Transit Academy offers tailored programs for both paths. Upon successful completion, secure your guaranteed job opportunity with us.

ABOUT THE ROLES

After completing your training, you’ll be behind the wheel on these brand-new bus routes.

- Route 501: Springfield ↔ Ipswich

- Route 520: Goodna station ↔ Eden’s Crossing

- Route 522: Redbank station ↔ Springfield Central station

- Route 523: Redbank Plains ↔ Augustine Heights ↔ Springfield Central station

ABOUT YOU

- Have a normal car driver’s licence or HR licence

- Are a permanent resident of Australia or citizen of Australia or New Zealand

- Have held an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 12 months within the last 24 months

- Are prepared to work varying shifts

- Are willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical examination with a company medical service

- Have a good driving record

WE WILL ASSIST YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING

- Police check

- Commercial Driver’s Medical Assessment

- Driver Authority

- Working with Children Check

- Driver History Record

HOW TO APPLY

ClickAPPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.

We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the best person for this position.

Applications close by 5 pm Friday, 3rd October 2025.

No recruitment agencies, please.

ABOUT US

Transit Systems Queensland is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in the US, London and Singapore.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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