Trainee Bus Driver - Women up front

We’re searching for new drivers to be the face of Kinetic. Help us take people where they need to go and join Australasia’s largest and fastest-growing bus operator.  

Our Women Up Front Driver Training Program offers an opportunity to become part of our team. We pay you while we train you to get your licence upgraded to an MR licence, followed by a five-week supportive and hands on induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training. You'll then have the support and training required over the next 12 months to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

All you need to bring is your smile, energy, passion and commitment to creating awesome experiences for our customers, communities, and teammates. 

We have opportunities in Fitzroy, Doncaster, Heatherton, Keysborough, Sunshine, Thomastown

The opportunity:

Our Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver program offers you the support and training you need to become a licensed and confident bus driver. This includes:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• An extensive induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training
• Training to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
• A 12 month training program (classroom and on the job training) to gain a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Driving Operations - Bus)
• Industry leading pay throughout your training!
• You will be assigned a Buddy throughout the training process to support your development!

The wheels of change are in motion, are you ready to jump on board? 

We’re after people with:

• Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with people
• A current Australian Car driver’s licence (full licence held for at least 2 years)
• Willingness to have a pre‐employment functional, drug and alcohol assessment
• Ability to obtain a Driver Accreditation and Working With Children Check
• Hold Australian work rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen)

The benefits of working with us:

• Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
• Best base rate, penalties and allowances across the industry - $38.14 base rate per hour (after training)
• Full on-the-job training is offered to approved applicants
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• Secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities

About Us

No matter where you call home, we’ve got a modern depot on your doorstep, and a team who will welcome you with open arms.

Right now, we’re building an extensive electric bus fleet that’s charging towards net zero. We're leading the way through safe and reliable, clean and green, accessible and inclusive technology as our fleet of electric buses grows and helps us take people where they need to go.

At Kinetic we’re the daily commute. We’re the friendly smile. And we’re the positive change the planet needs. Connecting communities every day. We’re proud of what we do, we have big goals, and we recognise the role of each team member in achieving our dream. We’re honest and authentic and challenge each other to be extraordinary.

How to Apply:

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with our people proudly representing the community which we service.

We invite all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

If you’re ready to join us in the bus lane, click the 'Apply for this job' button

For more information visit on Kinetic, visit: www.wearekinetic.com