Bus Driver – Fountain College

Location: Ferndale, Perth WA
Employment Type: Part-time / Ongoing
Hours: 38 hours per fortnight (split shift)

Join Our Team at Fountain College

Fountain College is a diverse, child-safe and community-focused school committed to providing a supportive, respectful and high-quality learning environment for every student. We are currently seeking a reliable and student-focused Bus Driver to join our team and help ensure our students travel safely and comfortably to and from school.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, values punctuality and professionalism, and wants to be part of a friendly and supportive school community.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for transporting students on scheduled school routes and supporting school activities when required.

Work pattern (split shift):

- Morning: 6:30am – 8:30am (student pick-ups)

- Afternoon: 3:00pm – 5:00pm (student drop-offs)

There may also be opportunities for additional casual driving for excursions, camps and school events.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely transport students to and from school on designated routes

- Operate school buses in a calm, professional and responsible manner

- Ensure safe loading and unloading of students at each stop

- Maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming bus environment

- Build positive and respectful relationships with students

- Adhere to all traffic laws, safety procedures and school policies

- Work cooperatively with school staff to support transport needs

Licence Requirements





To reflect our mixed fleet of vehicles:

- Large buses: LR or higher licence

- Small buses: C Class licence is sufficient

Training and familiarisation with school routes and procedures will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who demonstrates:

- A strong commitment to student safety and wellbeing

- A friendly, calm and respectful approach when working with children

- Reliability, punctuality and professionalism

- The ability to work independently and follow set schedules

- Good communication and teamwork skills

Requirements

- Valid Australian driver’s licence (C / LR / HR as applicable)

- PTD (Passenger Transport Driver) authorisation - can be obtained upon hire

- Working With Children Check (WWCC) - can be obtained upon hire

- The right to work in Australia

- A good driving record and commitment to safe driving

Fountain College is a child-secure school and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students.

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration

- Stable, ongoing part-time employment (38 hours per fortnight)

- A supportive, friendly and respectful school environment

- The opportunity to be a positive and familiar face for our students each day

- A role that fits well with family or study commitments due to split-shift hours

How to Apply

If you would like to join the Fountain College community and play an important role in supporting our students, please submit your application via SEEK or contact:

Human Resources – Fountain College

08 9458 3***

**@fountain.wa.edu.au

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