Bus Drivers - SouthLink

Keolis Downer is hiring bus drivers for SouthLink in Aldgate, SA, offering permanent and casual roles. Candidates should have a passion for driving and customer service, with good communication skills. The position includes attractive pay, paid training, and opportunities for career progression. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and reside in SA. The job involves shift work and is not remote.
Want a Secure and Flexible Career Change? Become a Bus Driver at SouthLink!

About us:
SouthLink is a subsidiary of Keolis Downer, Australia’s largest provider of multi-modal public transport. Keolis Downer operated and integrates all types of mobility services for more than 250 million passenger journeys each year in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Newcastle, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Operating since 1995, SouthLink is a proud to partner with the South Australian Government to deliver a world class bus transport system for the Adelaide Hills community.

About the role
We have various vacancies for permanent and casual bus drivers at our depots at Aldgate and Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills.

We operate Adelaide Metro routes between the Adelaide Hills and the city, 7 days a week.

If you have a passion for customer service and have a genuine interest in driving, this is a great opportunity to build a safe, rewarding, and flexible career.

About you
• Genuine interest for driving.
• Passion for Customer Service.
• Good Communication Skills - with the ability to read, understand and converse in English, read maps, and understand timetables, operate radio and learn operating procedures and systems.
• Positive & Flexible outlook to work in the role.
• Have a focus on safety.

What’s in it for you
• Attractive pay & rewards - total earnings approximately $70k per annum.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Paid training.
• Fully paid assistance in meeting the required licencing requirements if needed.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Uniform provided.
• Opportunity for career progression to build a long and successful career in a multinational company.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Supportive work environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for employee’s and their families.

What you will need:
• A current and valid driver’s licence (HR desirable but not essential as assistance will be provided)
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Currently residing in SA.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening).
• Large Passenger (LP) desirable, or willing to obtain one.

We offer assistance in obtaining the following qualifications (this is not required before interviews)
• Upgrade to HR Licence.
• Attainment of Large Passenger (LP) Accreditation.
• Valid Working with Children Check clearance.
• National Police Check clearance.

Apply now!
Please apply through Seek or by sending your resume to careers.sa@keolisdowner.com.au

For more information, please call us on 8339 7544.

Keolis Downer is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage all people to apply regardless of background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style. As a proud RAP organisation, Keolis Downer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To learn more about our organisation, please visit our website at www.keolisdowner.com.au

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Licence/Certification:
• HR Licence (Preferred)
• Full Driver C Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:
• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person