Job Description

About Us:

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As Australia and New Zealand's largest and greenest bus operator, we bring passion and commitment to our key role in the community. That's why people choose to travel with us.

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The Opportunity:

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Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program offers you the support and training you need to become a licensed and confident bus driver. This includes:

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- Extensive induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training to obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
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- A 12-month training program (mix of classroom and on the job training) to gain a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Driving Operations - Bus)
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- Industry leading pay throughout your training
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- Assigned a buddy throughout the training process to support your development
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- Based at our purpose-built zero-emission bus depot in Preston. It is Victoria's first overhead gantry charging system which we officially opened in early 2026 as part of Victoria's transition to cleaner public transport.
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We're after people with:

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- Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with people
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- A current Australian car driver's licence (full licence held for minimum 2 years)
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- Hold Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
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- Willingness to have a pre‐employment functional and drug and alcohol assessment
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- Willingness to obtain a Driver Accreditation (CPV) and Working With Children Check
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**Please note those shortlisted must attend an assessment centre from our North Fitzroy depot**.

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The benefits of working with us:

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- Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
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- Best base rate, penalties and allowances across the industry - $40.52 base rate per hour
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- Full on-the-job training is offered to approved applicants
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- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
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- Access to our benefits platform unlocking exclusive discounts, savings and cashback offer with exclusive partners
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- Secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
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We invite all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

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For more information visit: www.wearekinetic.com

📌 Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front (Victoria)
🏢 Kinetic Group
📍 Victoria