Hastus Scheduling Expert

**About the Role**

Take the lead in optimizing bus operations as a Senior Transport Scheduler Reporting to the Scheduling Manager, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and delivering scheduling outcomes for around 550 buses using the powerful Hastus scheduling software. This role offers exciting opportunities to shape the planning and design of new and revised public transport services and networks.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the Scheduler Manager in delivering major schedule reviews, focusing on operational efficiency.
- Develop and deliver reliable, efficient timetables for various occasions, including special events, school vacations, and public holidays.
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor bus and crew schedules, ensuring smooth operations.
- Collaborate with Operations Managers to create base rosters that meet operational demands.
- Build Headway Managed & Demand Responsive Transport schedules and rosters.
- Ensure compliance with Fatigue Management Systems (FMS) and relevant fatigue legislation.
- Use performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions, including Zero Emission Buses (ZEB).
- Continuously refine schedules to enhance passenger outcomes.
- Collaborate with senior managers on service reviews and operational requirements.
- Work with global teams on special projects, preparing timetables and rosters for new business opportunities.
- Share your expertise by delivering Hastus training to new cadets and assisting others in improving their skills.
- Take on additional duties as required.

**Skills and Experience**:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

- In-depth knowledge of bus operator industrial awards and Roads and Maritime Services shift regulations, especially regarding driver fatigue and its impact on scheduling.
- Advanced Hastus skills to create cost-effective schedules and rosters that meet operational needs and comply with relevant awards.
- At least 4 years of scheduling experience.
- Proven experience in executing major network service reviews.
- A keen eye for identifying network inefficiencies and improving outcomes.
- The initiative to work independently and as part of a team.

**If you're ready to make an impact and help us achieve operational excellence, we want to hear from you**

**About Transit Systems NSW**

In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.

As at 31 Dec 2024, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.

For more information about Transit Systems, please visit our website.