Moving the Mob
4 weeks ago
Kinetic acknowledges, the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gug Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners throughout the Townsville region.
We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty of the land that we know as Australia has never been ceded.
The opportunity
On Wednesday 13th March 2024 we launched our Moving the Mob program at Magpie Park in Garbutt, Townsville. The program provides an opportunity for First Nation job seekers to become bus drivers.
All you need is a C class driver’s licence and a good attitude. We’ll handle the rest with our hands-on training program.
So if you like smiling faces and giving back to your community, you’ll love being a part of the Kinetic team.
Come on Join us in the bus lane
Moving The Mob Program
Kinetic’ bus drivers keep the community connected and moving. We put people first and treat passengers like a friend and not a fare.
With a strong focus on customer service and safe travel, our bus drivers deliver a range of bus services including public and school routes, charters and special events.
We understand you might be perfect for the job, but don’t have any bus driving experience or a bus licence. Don’t let this hold you back. If you’re the right fit to help us support the community, we’ll look after the rest.
Our Moving The Mob Trainee Bus Driver program offers you the support and training you need to become a licensed and confident bus driver. This includes:
- A friendly and supportive environment
- Full on-the-job paid training
- A flexible training program to get you your MR license and State Driving Authority
- A 5-week induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training
- A 12-month training program to gain a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Driving Operations - Bus)
What we’re looking for
Bus driving isn’t your average job. And we’re not looking for average Joes. We’re on the hunt for the best people with the best customer service to join our friendly fleet of drivers.
We’re after people with:
- Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with the public
- A current QLD Car driver’s licence (Automatic minimum and must have held for at least 3 years)
- Willing to obtain a QLD Driving Authority
- Ability to pass a pre‐employment functional and drug and alcohol clearance
- An appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
The benefits of working with us
Yes, we offer competitive wages, but we also offer real benefits and opportunities.
From flexible working hours to career development to recognition programs, we create a workplace that fuels passion.
Our career development can see you embarking on a long career in bus and transport operations, such as, operations control, management and beyond
Starting your career with Kinetic is part of something much bigger. You’re joining Australia and New Zealand’s biggest bus network.
We create an environment that enables employees to maintain a balance between their work and family responsibilities, especially when a new child (or children) enters the family and offer 26 weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Additionally, we offer cultural leave options including Sorry Business and leave for cultural obligations.
We offer a supportive environment with an appreciation for local culture and People from diverse backgrounds.
We care about your health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal advice.
How You Apply
Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with our people proudly representing the community which we service.
We encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders applicants from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
If you’re ready to join us in the bus lane:
- Click the 'Apply for this job' button
- Express your interest in this program and one of our team will be in contact with you.
