Job Description
About Us
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As Australia and New 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.
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The Opportunity
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Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver Program provides the support, training, and confidence you need to become a licensed and skilled bus driver. This includes:
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Extensive induction training combining classroom learning and on‐road experience to obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
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Obtaining a nationally recognised qualification: Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus)
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Industry-leading pay throughout your training journey
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A dedicated buddy and support network to guide your development
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Opportunities to be based across our east depots (Doncaster East, Heatherton & Keysborough) connecting local communities throughout Melbourne's eastern and south‐eastern suburbs
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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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Hold a current Australian car driver's licence (full licence held for minimum of 2 years)
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Have full Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
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Are willing to undertake a pre‐employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening
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Are willing to obtain a Driver Accreditation (CPV) and Working With Children Check
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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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Industry‐leading rates, penalties and allowances, including a base rate of $***** per hour
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Full on‐the‐job training provided to successful applicants
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Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal support
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Access to our employee benefits platform, offering exclusive discounts, savings and cashback opportunities
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Secure, long‐term employment with genuine career progression opportunities
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Opportunity to make a real difference in local communities across the wider eastern suburbs of Melbourne
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Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre at our North Fitzroy depot for an interview and drive test
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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.

📌 Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front (Eastern Suburbs) (Melbourne)
🏢 Kinetic
📍 Melbourne