Bus Operator Trainee

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kinetic Full time

Opportunity Overview

Kinetic, Australia and New Zealand's largest and greenest bus operator, offers a unique training program for aspiring bus drivers. Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program provides the support and training needed to become a licensed and confident bus driver.

This comprehensive program includes:

  • A friendly and supportive learning environment
  • An extensive induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training
  • Training to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
  • A 12-month training program (mix of classroom and on-the-job training) to gain a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Driving Operations - Bus)
  • Industry-leading pay throughout your training
  • You will be assigned a Buddy throughout the training process to support your development

We are hiring for the following locations:

  • Sunshine West
  • Heatherton
  • Keysborough
  • Thomastown

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Excellent customer service skills and a passion for working with people
  • A current Australian Car driver's licence (full licence held for at least 2 years)
  • Willingness to undergo a pre-employment functional, drug, and alcohol assessment
  • Ability to obtain a Driver Accreditation and Working With Children Check
  • Hold Australian work rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen)

The benefits of working with Kinetic include:

  • Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
  • A highly competitive base rate of $38.14 per hour, along with penalties and allowances across the industry
  • Full on-the-job training is offered to approved applicants
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial, and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
  • Secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities

About Us

Kinetic prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a diverse workforce that proudly represents the communities we serve.


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