Swan Hill Bus Lines

Careers

School Bus Driver – Bacchus Marsh Based

Casual

BusBiz is searching for an enthusiastic School Bus Driver to join our team.

To be considered for this position applicants must hold:

  • MR Licence (minimum)
  • Victorian Drivers Certificate
  • Victorian Working with Children Check

Applicants without all 3 will not be considered at this time

The successful applicant must be available for both morning and afternoon shifts.

Applicants with HR Licence may be presented with additional work opportunities.

Competitive pay and on-the-job training will be offered.

Please email hr@busbiz.net.au with a resume or details of experience.

**BusBiz has a zero tolerance of drugs & alcohol, random testing does take place**

 

Mechanic – Permanent

Swan Hill

BusBiz is searching for an enthusiastic Mechanic to join our team.

This position includes some travel so the successful applicant must be self-motivated and able to work alone while providing mechanical services to our bus fleet located across Victoria.

To be considered for this position applicants must hold:

  • Heavy Rigid Licence
  • Mechanical certifications & experience – Diesel Mechanic Qualifications preferred but not required
  • Victorian Drivers Licence

Not mandatory but advantageous

  • Victorian Driver Accreditation Certificate (Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria)
  • Victorian Working with Children’s Certificate.

Competitive pay and on-the-job training will be offered.

Please email hr@busbiz.net.au with a resume or details of experience.

**Busbiz has a zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol, random testing does take place.**

Mechanic – Permanent

Stawell

BusBiz is searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanic to join our team.

To be considered for this position applicants must hold:

  • Medium Rigid Licence
  • Mechanical certifications & experience

Victorian Driver Authority and Victorian Working with Children’s Certificate would create additional employment opportunities.

Successful applicant is expected to do some travel.

Competitive pay and on-the-job training will be offered.

Please email hr@busbiz.net.au with a resume or details of experience.

**Busbiz has a zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol, random testing does take place.**

Positions Vacant

BusBiz is seeking Casual/ Relief School Bus Drivers to join our team!

If you hold the appropriate licences and are looking for casual employment please express your interest by using the form below.

 

To apply for positions vacant:

Please download the expression of interest form below by clicking on the link. When you have filled out the form please return it via email to hr@busbiz.net.au

Alternatively you can send through your resume and details of your experience using the “apply now” link.

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Information for applicants

BusBiz is an equal opportunity employer with opportunities within all areas of the business. As a company, we are passionate about public transport and are committed to getting it right for the communities who rely on our service. BusBiz operates a large fleet of modern and well equipped Buses and Coaches throughout Australia. Our Head Office and largest depot is located in Swan Hill.

**BusBiz has a zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol, random testing does take place**

Information for Bus Drivers

BusBiz requires all of our drivers to have well developed customer service and strong communication skills as well as a current Heavy Vehicle licence, Drivers Accreditation/ Driver Authority and Working with Children Certificate. Prior experience in bus driving is highly regarded but not essential.

Being a Bus Driver is both a challenging and rewarding role. We are looking for people with exceptional customer service skills and a good driving record who enjoy interacting with the public and can provide a reliable quality service to the community.

How can I become a Bus Driver?

In order to be considered for a role at BusBiz, Bus Drivers must have or be willing to obtain the following:

Heavy Vehicle Licence

You must have a medium-rigid (MR) drivers’ licence as a minimum. Your licence must be a full licence, and not a probationary licence.

Victorian Drivers can find more information at VicRoads

NSW Drivers can find more information at Roads and Maritime

South Australian Drivers can find more information at My Licence SA

Driver Accreditation/ Driver Authority

You must have or be willing to obtain a relevant Driver Accreditation allowing you to drive passenger vehicles.

In Victoria, the Taxi Directorate issue Driver Accreditations and you are required to undergo a police check and medical assessment in order to apply for one. For more information you can contact  Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria.

In NSW, Roads and Maritime issue Driver Authority’s and you are required to undergo a police check and medical assessment, as well as complete a training course provided by a trainer authorised by BusNSW in order to apply for one. For more information you can contact Roads and Maritime.

In South Australia, the Accreditation and Licensing Centre issue Driver Accreditations and you are required to undergo a medical assessment and gain a clearance to work with children in order to apply for one. For more information you can contact the Accreditation and Licensing centre.

Working with Children Check (WWC Check)

At BusBiz, all Bus Drivers are all required to have a current working with children check.

Victorian WWC Checks are available through the Victorian Department of Justice.

NSW WWC Checks are available through the NSW Government.

Provided you have applied for a WWC Check, you are eligible to apply for a bus driving job at BusBiz. Your employment would then be conditional upon the WWC Check being approved.