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Do you hold a medium rigid (MR) licence or above? We offer a 4 week paid driver training program that will build on your current heavy vehicle skills and knowledge to navigate the roads as a professional Bus Driver.

About the role

We currently have multiple positions available for Casual Bus Drivers at our Penrith depot. We are looking for passionate people who enjoy driving and want to service their community, whilst delivering the best experience possible to our customers.

Industry leading rates!

$41.41 per hour Weekday (shift loadings - range from 15% - 100% dependant on times of operation throughout the shift)
$57.35 (Sat) $76.46 (Sun) $95.58 (PH)
$18.95 attendance allowance paid daily
What we offer

Company issued OPAL card
A comprehensive paid training program
Overtime opportunities
Career progression opportunities
Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program, allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one membership fee
Access to salary packaging options such as novated leasing
An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisation
Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured courses

About us

At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development.

For over 80 years, we’ve delivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currently operate bus service contracts for Transport for NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide’s Outer South.

With a team of more than 2,800 people, committed to transporting over 53.7 million passenger journeys each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure that the customer journey is seamless as possible.

Hours of work

Our drivers must be willing and flexible to work various shifts, that may include weekends, early morning and late-night shifts.

A large portion of shifts available for full-time drivers are worked as split shifts. Split shifts work by providing two portions of work to cover peak service times morning and afternoon. The hours for each shift can vary but will generally require you to work between the following times:

Morning: 6:00am to 10:00am
Afternoon: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Outside of these hours you can leave the depot to head home or run errands, or you can choose to stay at the depot and take advantage of our driver facilities.

There are also some straight shifts that may be available with shifts starting at varied times of the day, from morning, afternoon or evenings.

All depots operate seven days per week with Sunday and public holiday shifts being voluntary overtime

Eligibility to apply

A current and valid Medium Rigid or above driver’s licence
A good driving history
Strong communication and customer service skills
Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check.
Have a current NSW Driver Authority is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)
Suitable applicants that do not have the required licence and Authority, Busways may offer you:

Paid induction and mentor training
Attend a Driver Authority Course with Busways and help with the application process

Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, religious beliefs and ethnicity.

4 steps to apply - Bus Driver Authority
Bus Driver Authority - Eligibility Checklist
Bus Operator Comms pack TfNSW