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About Us
At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development.
For over 80 years, we’ve delivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currently operate bus service contracts for Transport for NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide’s Outer South.
With a team of more than 2,800 people, committed to transporting over 53.7 million passenger journeys each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure that the customer journey is seamless as possible.
About the role
We currently have multiple positions available for casual Bus Drivers at our Blacktown depot. We are looking for passionate people who enjoy driving and want to service their community, whilst delivering the best experience possible to our customers.
Hours of work
Our drivers must be willing and flexible to work various shifts, that may include weekends, early morning and late-night shifts.
The majority of shifts available for full-time and casual drivers are worked as split shifts. Split shifts work by providing two portions of work to cover peak service times morning and afternoon. The hours for each shift can vary but will generally require you to work between the following times:
- Morning: 6:00am to 10:00am
- Afternoon: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Outside of these hours you can leave the depot to head home or run errands, or you can choose to stay at the depot and take advantage of our driver facilities.
There are also some straight shifts that may be available with shifts starting at varied times of the day, from morning, afternoon or evenings.
All depots operate seven days per week with most weekend work available as overtime.
What we offer
- Attractive hourly rates with applicable shift loadings and penalties
- $39.16 per hour for casual employees
- $17.92 attendance allowance paid daily
- Casuals who have reasonable availability have the opportunity to work upwards of 20 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities
- Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
- Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured courses
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program, allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one membership fee
- An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisation
Eligibility to apply
- A current and valid Medium Rigid or above driver’s licence
- A good driving history
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check.
- Have a current NSW Driver Authority is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)
Suitable applicants that do not have the required Driver Authority, Busways may offer you:
- Attend a Driver Authority Course with Busways and help with the application process
- Paid induction and mentor training
Apply now!
Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received so if this position is for you, apply via the link today! For further information please contact our Driver Recruitment team at driving@busways.com.au or call 02 94971800
Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, religious beliefs and ethnicity.
- 4 steps to apply - Bus Driver Authority
- Bus Driver Authority - Eligibility Checklist
- Bus Operator Comms pack TfNSW
