7d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Professional Coach Drivers
Sydney | Hunter | Snowy Mountains
Casual & Permanent Opportunities Available
Drive modern coaches. Enjoy a variety of work.
Build a career with a respected operator.
Cooma Coaches is a long-established and respected coach operator providing passenger transport services throughout the Snowy Mountains, Monaro, Hunter Region and across New South Wales.
We're currently looking for professional Coach Drivers based in Sydney, the Hunter Region and surrounding areas who enjoy variety, take pride in customer service and want more than the same route every day.
Whether you're an experienced coach driver or looking to take the next step in your driving career, we'd love to hear from you.
Our operations include school services, charter operations, special events, multi-day charters and seasonal snow transport, offering a balance of regular scheduled work and wide-ranging driving opportunities throughout the year.
Experienced coach drivers are highly regarded; however, we also welcome applications from experienced heavy vehicle drivers looking to transition into the passenger transport industry.
Whether you're looking for casual work or a long-term career with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Cooma Coaches?
Opportunities to work across Sydney, the Hunter Region and the Snowy Mountains.
Accommodation and travel arrangements may be available for suitable Sydney-based applicants where operationally required.
Flexible rosters that support a healthy work-life balance.
Modern fleet
Competitive hourly rates with excellent penalty rates and allowances.
Casual and permanent opportunities available.
Permanent positions available for the right candidates.
Ongoing training and career development.




Supportive management team with a strong commitment to safety, professionalism and customer service.
A diverse range of work throughout the year.
Uniforms supplied.
Training & Career Development
Obtaining a NSW Driver Authority for experienced heavy vehicle drivers entering the passenger transport industry.
Snow Driver Accreditation for experienced coach drivers looking to expand their qualifications and participate in our Snowy Mountains winter operations.
The Role
Our work offers a great mix of driving opportunities. While some services, such as snow shuttles and contracted services, follow regular schedules, you'll also have opportunities to undertake:
School services.
School excursions.
Charter services.
Corporate transfers.
Special event transport.
Multi-day charters.
Seasonal snow operations.
Drivers may express a preference for predominantly local work or work involving overnight and multi-day charters, with every effort made to accommodate individual preferences while meeting operational requirements.
As part of the role, drivers may be required to:
Work early morning, afternoon or evening shifts.
Work weekends and public holidays as rostered.
Stay away from home on overnight or multi-day charter work.
Travel throughout Sydney, the Hunter Region, the Snowy Mountains and other areas of New South Wales.




Work across different types of passenger transport services throughout the year.
Accommodation and applicable allowances are provided where applicable.
Essential Requirements
Current MR, HR or HC Driver Licence.
NSW Driver Authority, or willingness to obtain.
Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
Ability to participate in Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with company policy.
Satisfactory driving history.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Professional presentation.
Unlimited Australian working rights.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for drivers who:
Have a genuine commitment to safety.
Take pride in providing exceptional customer service.
Are reliable, punctual and flexible.
Present professionally.
Enjoy working with people.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
Represent Cooma Coaches in a professional manner.
Are looking to build a long-term career with a respected operator.
Pay & Benefits
We recognise and reward professional drivers with competitive hourly rates overtime opportunities, meal allowances and ongoing professional development.
Current hourly rates range from approximately $38 to over $81 per hour, depending on employment status, penalties and hours worked, plus applicable allowances.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're looking for a professional driving career with a long-established operator that values safety, teamwork and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a team that delivers safe, reliable and professional passenger transport while enjoying a diverse range of work, modern equipment and genuine career opportunities.
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📌 Professional Coach Drivers (New South Wales)
🏢 Cooma Coaches
📍 New South Wales