Swan Hill Bus Lines

Careers

Casual Route Service Driver – Orange Based

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

Commencing in April 2019 the successful applicant will be required to operate Route services between Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo.

 To be considered for this position applicants must hold:

  • Heavy Rigid Licence
  • NSW Drivers Authority
  • Working with Childrens’ Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate preferable

  Competitive pay and on-the-job training will be provided.
Please email hr@shbl.com.au with a resume or details of experience.

Relief Casual Bus Driver / Cleaner – Stawell Based

Swan Hill Bus Lines, trading as BusBiz are currently searching for a Relief Casual School Bus Driver / Cleaner  to join our Stawell team.

Applicants must have:

  • MR Drivers Licence as a minimum
  • Victorian Driver Accreditation Certificate
  • Working with Childrens’ Certificate

Competitive remuneration and on-the-job training will be provided.

Resumes and cover letters to be emailed to hr@busbiz.net.au

Permanent & Casual Coach Drivers – Dubbo Region

Swan Hill Bus Lines, trading as BusBiz are currently searching for a Permanent and Casual Coach Drivers to join our Dubbo Region team.

Applicants must have:

  • At minimum a MR Licence, a willingness to upgrade to HR is an advantage
  • NSW Drivers Certificate
  • Working with Children Check

Applicants will need to be flexible as shifts may be during the day, evening, overnight and on weekdays or weekends.

Competitive remuneration above Award rates will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Resumes and cover letters to be emailed to hr@busbiz.net.au

Casual School Bus Driver – Renmark Based

Swan Hill Bus Lines, trading as BusBiz are currently searching for a Casual School Bus Driver to join our Renmark team.

Applicants must have:

  • MR Drivers Licence as a minimum
  • SA Driver Accreditation Certificate

Competitive remuneration and on-the-job training will be provided.

Resumes and cover letters to be emailed to hr@busbiz.net.au

Full Time Mechanic – Swan Hill Based

Swan Hill Bus Lines, trading as BusBiz are currently searching for a qualified mechanic to join our Swan Hill team on a full time basis.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance of our fleet vehicles.

Applicants must have:

  • a strong work ethic with a strong focus on safety
  • the ability to work unsupervised
  • excellent teamwork, communication and support skills
  • willingness to travel to external depots to undertake bus safety work, if required.

Qualifications as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Rigid Licence would be seen as an advantage.

In return we will offer great support, ongoing training, on call allowance, paid overtime and a varied and challenging role. This is an opportunity to work in a team environment within a growing organisation dedicated to the safety of its employees.

Competitive remuneration above Award rates will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Resumes and cover letters to be emailed to hr@busbiz.net.au

 

Full Time Mechanic – Renmark based

Swan Hill Bus Lines trading as BusBiz is a family owned and operated business operating over 130 buses and coaches throughout SA, NSW and Victoria.

We are currently searching for a reliable, motivated and safety conscious Mechanic to join our Renmark Workshop team on a full time basis.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance of our fleet vehicles.

To be considered for this position you must have:

  • A strong work ethic
  • A strong focus on safety
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Excellent teamwork, communication and support skills

A Heavy Rigid Licence with heavy vehicle driving experience and/ or a Refrigerant handling licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

In return we will offer great support, competitive remuneration, ongoing training and a varied and challenging role. This is an opportunity to work in a team environment within a growing organisation dedicated to the safety of its employees.

Resumes and cover letters to be emailed to hr@busbiz.net.au.

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 apply using the form below.

 

To apply for positions vacant:

Please download the application form below by clicking on the link. When you have filled out the form please return it via email by clicking on ‘Apply Now.’

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

APPLICATION FORM APPLY NOW

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.

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 the Taxi Directorate.

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.