Driver - Trainer

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest mass transit bus operator, with a team of over 7,300 dedicated people seamlessly moving around 100 million passengers annually. Collectively Kinetic employs more than 7,300 people and moves in excess of 100 million people every year. Kinetic also recently acquired UK based transport operator The Go-Ahead Group who operates 25% of the UK rail and over 6,500 buses. Together, we lead the industry in decarbonisation with over 500 electric buses in service in 2023.

We’re committed to a future we can all get behind. Sustainability underpins our approach, with a zero-emissions target that we’re committed to achieving by adopting clean energy and transport technologies, and improving our operations' resource efficiency. Being a leader in cleaner and greener transit solutions is just the start.

We stand up for, support and encourage the people around us. By 2025, at least 50% of managerial positions will be held by women and by 2030, at least 50% of our drivers will be women. We’re a major supporter of inclusivity, and we welcome all sexualities, genders, identities and cultures. 

For more information visit http://www.wearekinetic.com.

• You have Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent and Certificate IV Road Transport (TL141310) - Heavy Vehicle Driving Instruction
• Hold a Medium Rigid Licence
• Have Certificate III in Driving Operations (TL131216)
• Have knowledge of Heavy Vehicle and Passenger Transport legislation or ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge
• Have knowledge of Safety Legislation or passion to rapidly acquire this knowledge
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

The Driver Instructor position is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of Heavy Vehicle Driving Instruction, alongside training delivery of TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus). Working with our partnered Registered Training Organisation (RTO) ensuring training plans are completed and delivered within required time frames and carried out in accordance with appropriate standards and legislative requirements.

• Provide driving training (bus) to prepare trainees for heavy vehicle license upgrade (from C class to MR/HR, as applicable).
• Preparing lessons and providing instruction and teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving. 
• Coordinating and delivering a professional Driver induction training programme (TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus).
• Driver education and performance development.
• Performing on-road driver assessments.
• Ensuring Training and Safety records are maintained.

• Employment with Australasia’s leading mass transit bus operator focusing on a positive culture and company values.
• We care about your health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal advice.

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

There has never been a better time to join Kinetic! So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then:

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