School Bus Driver (Peregian Beach)

About the Role: We are seeking experienced Bus Driver for casual position of 20-25 hours per week during school terms, with flexible availability and willingness to do split shifts. The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe, reliable, and timely transportation of students to and from the College and approved activities. This role requires a strong commitment to student safety, adherence to road regulations, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. The driver ensures that the College’s buses are maintained in good working condition and operates in accordance with all relevant policies and legislative requirements. Key Selection Criteria The successful applicant will have:
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with the College community
- Valuable physical fitness and ability to operate a range of buses
- Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with College Policies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in a school or similar environment, preferred. Qualifications
- Current Blue Card (Paid)
- Provide First Aid and CPR certified (desired)
- Current Driver’s Licence (manual vehicle, MR minimum)
- Current Driver’s Authorisation
- Previous bus driving experience
- Current Police Check Duties and Responsibilities Transport
- Transportation of students on scheduled daily bus routes as provided by the Transport Coordinator
- Transportation of students and staff to/from various excursions, activities, and camps throughout the College year as required
- Report any maintenance and/or safety concerns to the Transport Coordinator as soon as practicable
- Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle at all times
- Ensure the correct tagging on and off buses of students
- Maintain compliance with all College Policies and Procedures, including PBC Transport Policy Other
- Interact respectfully with all students, staff, parents, and visitors
- Work within the Transport Team to ensure the smooth daily running of the College
- Any other reasonable and/or ad-hoc tasks as directed by Transport Coordinator or Head of College Compliance All staff are required to comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements including, but not limited to:
- Risk Management
- report identified hazards that may pose a risk to employees or the public, and/or may give rise to an insurance claim, taking into consideration the risk for safety, security, vandalism, buglary/theft and fire/arson
- Child Safety
- staff are required to adhere to the policies and protocols in relation to matters of child abuse and/or suspected child abuse
- Workplace Health and Safety
- take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace
- it is a requirement to immediately report and incidents, hazards, or near misses to the relevant supervisor and actively participate in hazard elimination where required
- Equal Opportunity
- undertake work and activities in a manner that ensures the workplace is free from harassment, bullying behaviour and discrimination Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r218j