Logo for Bus Operator

Bus Operator

Metro Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
A$70,140-$94,000 p/a
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics → Public Transport & Taxi Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 20 days ago


About the Opportunity

At Metro, our vision is to make the journey better for all Tasmanians.

Our bus drivers are at the heart of our journey to connect communities and enhance the public transport experience. If you’re passionate about customer service and like the idea of an ever-changing office view, we want you to join our team.

About you

Can you drive a car? We’ll teach you to drive a bus!

If you’ve had a current, full Australian driver’s licence for at least 2 years and you have full working rights in Australia, our six-week, paid training course will teach you all the skills you need – and at the end you will graduate with your Heavy Rigid licence.

We will also organise and pay for the following to get you on the road:

A National Police Check from Tasmania Police.

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).

A pre-employment physical assessment, including a Drug and Alcohol test.

A Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) licence.

Have your medium rigid licence already? We encourage you to apply and can upgrade you too.

About Metro Tasmania

As the largest Tasmanian-owned passenger transport company, Metro’s mission is to deliver safe, reliable and efficient bus services. We have a diverse team of more than 500 employees across the state who work hard to deliver around 7 million passenger journeys each year, and over 9 million service kilometres.

About the working experience

We offer:

A competitive salary of between $70,140 - $94,000 per year for full time drivers, well above the national award

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus made up of $1000 sign-on-bonus once you pass probation and $1000 once you hit 12 months at Metro

8 weeks of paid leave for full-time drivers (5 weeks annual, 3 weeks accrued days)

Great facilities including onsite café, meal room, pool table room, TV room, computer room, prayer room, quiet room…

Personalised wellbeing program with one-on-one consultation with qualified personnel

Free onsite parking, and free bus travel for you and one household member

Health and wellbeing support including an employee assistance program, onsite physio, and health checks and discounted gym memberships

An exciting calendar of events that recognises and celebrates the diversity of our team

How to apply

To see a position description or for more information about the role please reach out to our friendly team at [email protected].

Ready to join the team? Please apply for this role via Seek.

We run rolling intakes every few weeks for trainees. Our next interviews are scheduled for 3 and 4 June 2025. Candidates who are successful will begin full time training on 30 June 2025.

Our preference is full-time bus drivers (and our training course is 6 weeks full-time) but if you are interested in casual or part-time please reach out via email.

Applicants who have applied in the last 6 months need not apply; we have your details on file.


About Metro Tasmania

Hobart, TAS, Australia

Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd is a state owned company established in February 1998.

The company trades as Metro and operates bus services in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. Metro is the largest passenger transport company in Tasmania.

Our Vision:

To be an attractive travel option contributing to an integrated public transport network in Tasmania.

Our Business Purpose:

To be a sustainable bus company connecting people and communities.

Our Goals:

•#1 Focus on our customers

•#2 Deliver high quality services that operate in accordance with all contractual, legislative and regulatory requirements.

•#3 Develop Metro into a highly skilled, healthy and committed team where every employee actively feels part of the business.

•#4 Continue to actively engage with our stakeholders.

•#5 Build a sustainable business.

•#6 Grow the public transport market in Tasmania.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

Looking for More Opportunities?

Explore more jobs with upfront salary details that respect your worth.

Bus Driver

Kinetic

Tweed Heads, NSW
A$33.29 p/h
Full-time
On-site

Permanent Full-Time Bus Drivers - Willoughby

Busways

Willoughby, NSW
A$32.37-$80.92 p/h
Full-time
On-site

Permanent Full-Time Bus Drivers - Ryde

Busways

Ryde, NSW
A$32.37-$80.92 p/h
Full-time
On-site

Bus Aide - Casual

Kinetic

Perth, WA
A$33.20 p/h
Casual
On-site

Bus Aide

Kinetic

Perth, WA
A$26.56 p/h
Part-time
On-site

Bus Drivers Wanted - Outer South

Busways

Lonsdale, SA
A$29.32-$73.30 p/h
Full-time
On-site