School Bus Driver - St Bonaventure's College, FLAGSTONE

Summary

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!

• Location: St Bonaventure's College - Flagstone (S)
• Start date: Commencing ASAP
• Work hours: 20 hours/week (Split shift - 6.30am - 8.30am and 2.15pm - 4.15pm) OR 10 hours/week (Shifts and Days negiotiable)
• Salary: School Service Staff Level 3 Casual Rate - $42.71 - $44.52 per hour+ Split shift allowance + superannuation
• Status: Casual SOF (Until the end of 2026 school year - School holidays unpaid)
• Ad close date: 12 July 2026
• Contact: 07 5551 5110 | psflagstone@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.
• Standard hours will be 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM and 2.15 PM - 4.15 PM (split shift)

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
• Must hold a Driver Authorisation from the Department of Transport and Main Roads
• 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.