Bus Operator

at  ACT Government

DO YOU LOVE PROVIDING GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE? ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO WORK DAYS, NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS? THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Transport Canberra is looking for new and experienced part-time and casual bus operators to join our team to deliver high-quality passenger services across Canberra. Transport Canberra is establishing a pool of suitable applicants to become Bus Operators. This pool will be used to fill upcoming permanent part-time and casual positions over the next 12 months. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking people with outstanding customer service skills, strong communication skills, fantastic personal presentation and a great driving record to help deliver around 19 million bus boardings each year. To be a successful bus operator you need to:

• Have great navigational and time-keeping skills and be able to follow a regular schedule over specified routes of travel
• Be able to operate a public transit vehicle, ensuring safe and comfortable carriage of all customers
• Always adhere to all relevant legislation and TCCS policies
• Meet Transport Canberra’s eligibility and suitability requirements - visit https://www.transport.act.gov.au/jobs for more information
• Demonstrate the TCCS values of safety, excellence, collaboration, respect, innovation and integrity

Transport Canberra offers great pay and benefits, as well as comprehensive training and licence upgrades. Further information is available in the Transport Canberra Operations (ACTION) Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021.
If successful, you will be employed casually while undergoing three-five weeks of training. Positions will then be offered upon successful completion of the training course.

ELIGIBILITY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

To work as a Transport Canberra Bus Operator, you must:

• Hold a “C” Class driver’s licence and to have held a licence issued by an Australian State or Territory for at least five years.
• Be able to supply a five year history of your driving in Australia
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Medium Rigid (MR) licence and Public Vehicle Driving Authority (PVDA) – For applicants based in NSW, obtaining an upgrade to a MR licence will be at the applicant’s cost
• Be able to obtain a Heavy Vehicle (HR) Licence between 6 to 12 months after commencing with Transport Canberra
• Be able to successfully complete all pre-employment checks including: National Police check, medical assessment, literacy and numeracy assessment, functional (heavy vehicle) driving assessment and psychometric assessment

Further information on eligibility and other requirements to be a bus operator can be found at https://www.transport.act.gov.au/jobs
Note: Permanent part-time Bus Operator positions are available at a minimum of 20 hours per week and the above full-time salary noted above is paid pro-rata. Casual positions are on an as needs basis. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.