School Bus Driver - St Thomas More College - Sunnybank

Summary

St Thomas More College is seeking a reliable and community-minded School Bus Driver to safely transport students on daily school bus runs, working approximately 2 hours each morning and 2 hours each afternoon. Play a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of students by providing a dependable and secure transport service that supports their daily school experience.

• Location: St Thomas More College - Sunnybank (S)
• Start date: 10th August 2026
• Work hours: 20 hours per week
• Salary: School Services Staff Level 3 - $34.17/hr + super
• Status: Part Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 9th August 2026
• Contact: psunnybank@bne.catholic.edu.au | (07) 3323 4600

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.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards.
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.