Bus Driver

About Us:

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious Bus Drivers to join our team at our Portsmith Depot - enjoy a rewarding role with great work-life balance and earn $36.23per hour.

• Position: Permanent Part-time
• Rate: $36.23 base rate, plus penalties where applicable.
• Location: Portsmith, Cairns
• Training: You will be trained to achieve high standards in all parts of your work including safe driving practices.
• Roster: We operate across 7 days throughout the local Cairns region

With a strong focus on customer service and providing a safe journey for our passengers, our bus drivers are fully trained to play a vital part in all facets of customer service, ticket sales and a range of bus services.

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We offer full on-the-job training – and paid
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you'll tick:

We are people, with a customer first attitude, and therefore are looking for people with:

• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) driving license or above
• Willing and able to obtain a QLD Driver Authorisation (DA)
• Be able to pass a pre‐employment physical examination and medical history check
• Australian Work Rights

How You Apply:

So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply for this job' button now! There has never been a better time to join Kinetic.

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.