Experienced NZ Bus Drivers – Drive Your Career Forward in Sydney
6 hours ago
Job No:Ad-5167
Work Type:Full Time
Location:Sydney
Categories:Bus
Experienced NZ Bus Drivers – Drive Your Career Forward in Sydney
Are you an experienced bus driver from New Zealand planning to move to Sydney? Join Transdev John Holland Buses and be part of a professional team serving Sydney's stunning Eastern Suburbs. Our depots are in Waverley, Randwick, Port Botany.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent Full-Time Roles – Job stability from day one
- Scenic Routes – Drive through iconic locations like Bondi Beach
- Supportive Team Culture – Inclusive, diverse, and welcoming
- Tailored Training – Designed to match your experience
- Career Growth – Opportunities to advance and make a community impact
Perks & Benefits:
- Sign-On Bonus – Up to $6,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Free Public Transport – Employee OPAL Pass
- Paid Training – Earn your hourly rate during training, including 2 weeks of route training
- P Endorsement to NSW BDA Support – Help with NSW Bus Driver Authority via Mutual Recognition
- Licence Conversion Support – We'll pay for your medical to convert your licence to equivalent truck licence
- Generous Leave – 5 weeks annual leave per year + 17.5% holiday loading
- Depot Facilities – Gym, showers, pay TV, social club, rest areas, just to name a few
- Voluntary Overtime – Available for those who want extra hours with extra hourly rate
- Best Sydney Views – We are privileged with some of Sydney's most iconic views and locations along our routes
- Employee Wellbeing Programs – We offer a range of lifestyle programs to promote our team's wellbeing
About the Role:
Initial training will be reviewed and possibly up to 5 weeks. Then you'll be delivering safe, reliable, and friendly route services to Sydney Eastern Suburb commuters. Your responsibilities include:
- Everyone starts on the relief roster and works their way through seniority
- Deliver safe and supportive customer service and ticketing
- Vehicle safety checks and reporting
- Adhering to traffic regulations, yard policy and rosters
- Driving 5 days per week, anywhere between Monday to Saturday (monthly roster)
Who can we consider joining our team:
- Experienced bus drivers with recent experience.
- Current P Endorsement.
- Good, safe driving record (we will request Suspension and Demerit record, and Licence Particulars record).
- Full licence in NZ or Australia for at least 3 of 4 years.
- Willing to provide referees from current or recent bus company you worked for.
- Applicants must be NZ Citizens or have already obtained full Australian work rights.
- We are only considering experienced bus drivers with recent experience.
- Willingness to convert or obtain NSW licence, Working With Children Check, BDA.
- Permanent full-time employment. (40 hours driving per week)
- Prepared to obtain an Australian Tax File Number
Important Note:
We are unable to offer sponsorship, relocation or housing assistance. However, we will work with you to support smooth onboarding as a bus driver in NSW and our team.
Ready to Apply?
If you're relocating from NZ and ready to continue your bus driving career in Sydney, we'd love to hear from you. and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss your future with Transdev John Holland Buses.
Transdev John Holland Buses celebrates diversity and equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, indigenous status, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other diverse status. We want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. To request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process, please advise us when we contact you.
Advertised:02/10/2025
Applications close:31/12/2025
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