Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver 
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Tenure: Term Time, Fixed Term until Friday 6 December 2024
Tenure: 19 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $32.23 - $33.60 per hour depending upon experience
Closing Date: Monday, 15 April 2024 unless filled prior 

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is a secondary co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12. The school is a member of the Marist Brothers’ network and has strong links with St Francis School, Ayr and St Colman's School, Home Hill enabling a total experience of Catholic education for the student. The school provides quality education with a broad curriculum base within a caring Christian environment. Opportunities exist for those students seeking an academic education along with those seeking a more vocational direction.

About the role

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is seeking an experienced and dedicated Bus Driver. 

The Bus Driver contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the college by providing a professional transportation service for students on a daily basis. The Bus Driver will work as a member of a team to provide a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.

Key accountabilities

• Drive with safety and due care
• Transport students to and from the college as part of the daily bus service
• Transport students to various external locations including excursions and sporting activities
• Follow school operating routes for collection and drop off of students before and after school
• Organise and plan any ad hoc transport requirements as required and approved
• Check the bus diary and organise a routine to enable pick up and drop off times are met
• Maintain the bus as per Department of Transport guidelines
• Carry out daily and weekly safety checks to ensure the bus is roadworthy at all times
• Undertake tasks to support functions and events of the school
• Other related duties as requested by the Principal

About you

• At least two years previous bus driving experience
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a high standard of service
• Demonstrated experience working with young people
• Have knowledge of workplace health and safety, and anti-discriminatory practices as applied in an education work environment
• Well-developed knowledge of work health and safety and due diligence required for role
• Be able to work independently and with others as a team member
• Flexible and sensitive to the needs of students, staff and school community
• Ability to prioritise workload and role requirements
• Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation
• An ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary and secondary school settings

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Hold a current bus licence (MR Medium Rigid) with an excellent driving record
• Hold a current Drivers Authority
• Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Desirable Criteria

• Current First aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in the education sector

Please see the Position Description for more information. 

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. 

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Complete the application form
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 15 April 2024