Join an essential Sydney service and help customers get home safely after hours.

Transit Systems is recruiting experienced Bus Drivers to join our NightRide team at South Granville. This is a great opportunity for drivers seeking additional shifts, provided these can be worked safely and without creating any fatigue-management breaches.

NightRide is an essential after-hours service that helps customers travel safely across Sydney after regular train services have finished for the day. If you enjoy working independently, take pride in excellent customer service and are comfortable with evening, overnight, weekend and public-holiday work, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

- Safely operate NightRide services across Sydney.
- Deliver friendly, professional and reliable customer service to passengers travelling after hours.
- Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and report any vehicle concerns promptly.
- Follow all safety, fatigue-management and operational requirements.
- Work across a combination of NightRide lines and routes, based on operational needs.
- Occasionally support PM shifts where required.

Roster and shift information

This role is primarily allocated to the NightRide roster.

- The NightRide roster operates Monday to Sunday on a weekly roster cycle.
- A minimum of two days off applies each week.
- Typical shift start times range from 5:30 pm to 11:55 pm.
- Typical shift finish times range from 4:00 am to 6:00 am.
- Shifts may include a combination of lines of work and routes.
- There are no split shifts or extended breaks.
- Shift swaps may be considered, subject to operational approval.
- While NightRide is the usual allocation, drivers may occasionally be rostered to PM shifts to support operational requirements.

What you will get

- Competitive pay, including applicable late-night, weekend, public-holiday and other penalty rates under the relevant Enterprise Agreement.
- Ongoing training,



development and career opportunities within Transit Systems.
- A supportive local depot team and stable, essential work.
- Free Opal travel across the NSW public transport network.
- A $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible casual drivers, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Why join South Granville?

- South Granville is a practical and well-connected depot location for drivers across Western Sydney.
- Conveniently located for drivers travelling from Parramatta, Auburn, Merrylands, Bankstown, Liverpool and surrounding suburbs.
- Easy access to major roads, including Woodville Road, Parramatta Road, the M4 and connections towards the Hume Highway.
- Close to Granville’s major rail and bus interchange, supporting travel from the west, inner west and south-west.
- Strong earning potential through applicable late-night, weekend and public-holiday penalty rates.
- A varied role, operating across different NightRide services and routes.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people get home safely.
- Flexibility to request shift swaps, subject to operational approval.

About you

- You hold a current and valid NSW Bus Driver Authority card.
- You hold a current MR or HR driver licence.
- You have at least 12 months’ bus-driving experience.
- You hold a valid Working with Children Check.
- You have a clean driving history.
- You are willing and able to complete a police check and company medical assessment.
You have a strong safety mindset and a genuine commitment to safe, respectful customer service.
- You can communicate calmly and professionally with customers, including using appropriate de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.
- You are reliable, skilled and comfortable working independently.
- You are available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, overnight work, weekends and public holidays.

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