AddressThe Company
Capital Coaches is a newly established coach company, operating out of Queanbeyan NSW, servicing areas within and around the ACT. We are focused primarily on the transportation of school groups during their school excursions to the Canberra region. We pride ourselves on providing a professional and enjoyable service to all passengers travelling with us.
The Positions
Capital Coaches is after a full time employee, who are willing to fulfill a dynamic position involving the transportation and entertainment of school students during their excursions. The successful applicant will have 2 primary duties with the company.
- Primarily this position will involve the transportation of school students throughout Canberra as they visit popular Canberra attractions during their school excursion. Groups are transported to several attractions per day and then returned to their Canberra based accommodation. With short distances between attractions, drivers are only required to spend limited time behind the wheel, as well as allowing drivers to return home and sleep in their own beds most nights. Additional driving routes will most commonly include pick up and return of groups to the Sydney region as well as day trips to the Snow Mountains area.
- In addition to driving coaches, the successful applicant will be responsible for instructing students in unique group activities at various attractions around Canberra. These group activities have prepared existing programs, with in-house training being provided to the successful applicant on the implantation and running of these programs. This is an ideal position for those looking to get involved with the students they are transporting and do more than simply drive the coach.
This full-time position offers a fantastic work/lifestyle opportunity with the following benefits being provided:
- Full Time Employment
- Substantial base rate of pay (without requiring overtime to supplement income)
- Ability to stay home most nights – as we operate primarily within or around the Canberra region, you will be able to stay home most nights with very limited overnight trips for drivers.
- Extended Holidays – offering 6-8 weeks per year annual leave
- Friendly work atmosphere – we are a small family run business who care about the people working with us.
Skills and Experience
The successful applicant will demonstrate a committed work attitude with a willingness to learn and adhere to company policies and procedures. Skills and experience required will include:
- A friendly and happy personality
- Hold a Heavy Ridged License
- Hold a Bus Driver Authority OR ACT equivalent allowing for operation of public passenger vehicles – or willingness to obtain if already holding a Heavy Rigid License.
- Hold a current working with children’s check, or equivalent – or willingness to obtain
- Willingness to undergo training for the implementation of activities and programs.
- Ability to maintain coaches – cleaning, general maintenance etc.
- Knowledge of the Canberra area and experience with coach transport of the area would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a unique position containing a variety of roles. Become a part of our friendly, family run business and experience the benefits that our exceptional work/lifestyle conditions offer. If you’re interested in becoming part of our team, please contact us to discuss the position further and supply us with your resume and cover letter.
