About us

Braidwood Buses is a locally operated bus company providing reliable and safe transport services to the Braidwood region and surrounding communities, with a strong focus on school bus services. Safety, reliability and compliance are at the heart of our operation. We are committed to providing a high standard of service to students, families, schools, our community and our government and regulatory stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced and capable Bus Company Manager to lead our day-to-day operations and ensure the business continues to operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable NSW transport legislation, regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.

About the role

This is a key leadership position responsible for the day-to-day management of the Braidwood Buses operation. Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee the safe and efficient delivery of bus services, with particular emphasis on school bus operations, driver management, fleet compliance, maintenance, safety systems, operational planning, record keeping and regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will be organised, practical and proactive, with the ability to lead a small team while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and service reliability.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the day-to-day operation of the bus business, including school bus services, scheduling, route planning, vehicle allocation and operational resourcing.
- Ensure bus operations are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable NSW transport legislation, Transport for NSW requirements, accreditation conditions and company policies and procedures.
- Maintain effective compliance systems, records and reporting processes, ensuring required information is accurate, current and readily available for audit or regulatory purposes.
- Monitor and manage driver compliance, including licensing, authorisations, fitness for duty, fatigue management, work and rest requirements, training and other applicable obligations.
- Recruit, supervise, train and manage drivers and other operational staff, including performance management and professional development.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring safety policies, procedures and risk controls are understood and followed.
- Manage incident,



accident and safety reporting, including appropriate investigation, follow-up and corrective action.
- Oversee fleet compliance and vehicle availability, including registration, inspections, scheduled servicing, repairs, defect management and preventative maintenance.
- Liaise with mechanics, maintenance providers and other contractors to ensure vehicles are maintained to the required safety and operational standards.
- Coordinate service disruptions, breakdowns, staffing issues and other operational challenges to minimise disruption to passengers and schools.
- Maintain effective relationships with schools, passengers, families, Transport for NSW, local authorities, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Respond professionally and promptly to customer complaints, operational issues and service concerns.
- Monitor operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, staffing and other operational expenditure, and contribute to effective budget management.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, safety, service quality and compliance.
- Ensure company policies, procedures and systems remain effective and are consistently implemented across the operation.
- Prepare operational, compliance and management reports for senior leadership as required.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a hands-on manager who understands the responsibilities that come with operating a passenger transport business, particularly a school bus operation.

You will ideally have

- Demonstrated management experience within the bus, passenger transport, school transport or broader transport industry.
- Experience managing drivers, fleet operations and day-to-day transport activities.
- A strong understanding of NSW transport safety, compliance and reporting requirements, or the ability to quickly develop that knowledge.
- Experience with driver compliance, fatigue management, licensing and workforce requirements.




- Demonstrated experience managing vehicle maintenance, inspections, defects and fleet availability.
- Strong administrative and record-keeping skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Experience managing incidents, complaints and operational issues.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills, including recruitment, training, performance management and team development.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Sound financial and budgeting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with schools, staff, customers, contractors and regulatory stakeholders.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm and decisive when dealing with operational issues.
- Good computer skills and the ability to learn and use relevant transport, compliance and administrative systems.
- A current Australian driver's licence and the ability to meet any applicable licensing, accreditation or other regulatory requirements relevant to the position.
- A genuine commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Experience in a school bus or contracted passenger transport environment will be highly regarded.

What we offer

- A full time position with a well-established local transport operator.
- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- A key leadership role with responsibility for the successful operation of the business.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- A supportive and practical working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the safe and reliable transport of students and the wider Braidwood community.

Apply now

If you are an experienced transport manager who understands the importance of safety, compliance, reliable service and effective people management, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant transport management experience, your understanding of compliance and safety requirements, and why you are interested in joining Braidwood Buses.

Braidwood Buses is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.

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