About Us
As Australia and Recent Zealand's largest and greenest bus operator, we play an essential role in connecting communities across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs. Every day, we help people get to where they need to be safely, which is why so many people choose to travel with us.
The Opportunity
Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program provides the support, training, and confidence you need to become a licensed and professional bus driver. This includes:
Extensive induction training combining classroom learning and on‐road experience to obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
Obtaining a nationally recognised qualification: Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus)
Industry-leading pay throughout your training journey
A dedicated buddy and support network to guide your development
Opportunities to be based across our east depots (Doncaster East, Heatherton & Keysborough) connecting local communities throughout Melbourne's eastern and south‐eastern suburbs
We're After People With
Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with people
Hold a current Australian car driver's licence (full licence held for minimum of 2 years)
Have full Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)




Are willing to undertake a pre‐employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening
Are willing to obtain a Driver Accreditation (CPV) and Working With Children Check
The Benefits Of Working With Us
Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
Industry‐leading rates, penalties and allowances, including a base rate of $***** per hour
Full on‐the‐job training provided to successful applicants
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal support
Access to our employee benefits platform, offering exclusive discounts, savings and cashback opportunities
Secure, long‐term employment with genuine career progression opportunities
Opportunity to make a real difference in local communities across the wider eastern suburbs of Melbourne
Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre at our North Fitzroy depot for an interview and drive test
We welcome all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women returning to the workforce, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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📌 Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front (Eastern Suburbs) (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne