Bus Driver - Mt Maria College, PETRIE

Summary

Mt Maria College is seeking a Bus Driver for a dedicated bus run service to and from school. Play a key part in ensuring the safety and comfort of students by providing a smooth and secure bus service that enhances their daily school experience!

The service operates every school day (Mon - Fri) before and after school and the roster will be shared with a second driver.

• Location: Mt Maria College - Petrie (S)
• Start date: 14/09/2026 - End of 2026 school year
• Work hours: 15.00 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17/ hour + 12.75% Super
• Status: Term Time Fixed Term | School Holidays are unpaid
• Ad close date: 16th August 2026
• Contact: (07) 3285 5500 | spetrie@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Checking student documentation when students enter the bus and assisting those who need help entering or exiting the bus
• Safely drive the bus to pick up and return students to designated stops before and after school, in accordance with an approved route on an approved time schedule
• Driving the bus for school excursions
• Checking the bus tyres, lights, and oil and performing other basic maintenance checks before bus usage
• Reporting behavioural student incidents, traffic incidents, and near misses.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Previous experience driving children or students, ensuring their safety and well-being, and being able to assist those who need help entering or exiting the bus
• A proven track record of safely operating a bus, preferably driving school buses following designated routes and schedules
• Experience driving buses on school excursions or field trips
• Familiarity with performing basic vehicle checks, ensuring the bus is in good working condition before use
• Incident reporting and communication
• LR/MR Driving Licence
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.