Position: Bus Driver
Commencing Date: Monday 9 June 2025
Tenure: Term Time, Casual
Hourly Rate: $37.95- 39.14 per hour depending upon experience
Closing Date: Monday,2 June 2025 Unless filled prior

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is a secondary co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12. The school is a member of the Marist Brothers’ network and has strong links with St Francis School, Ayr and St Colman's School, Home Hill enabling a total experience of Catholic education for the student. The school provides quality education with a broad curriculum base within a caring Christian environment. Opportunities exist for those students seeking an academic education along with those seeking a more vocational direction.

About the role

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is seeking an experienced and dedicated Bus Driver. This is a term time, casual position that will provide support to the operation of the school bus service. The role will commence as on Monday 9 June 2025.

The Bus Driver contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the school by providing a professional transportation service for students on a daily basis. The Bus Driver will work as a member of a team to provide a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Key accountabilities

Drive with safety and due care

Transport students to and from the school as part of the daily bus service

Transport students to various external locations including excursions and sporting activities

Follow school operating routes for collection and drop off of students before and after school

Organise and plan any ad hoc transport requirements as required and approved

Check the bus diary and organise a routine to enable pick up and drop off times are met

Maintain the bus as per Department of Transport guidelines

Carry out daily and weekly safety checks to ensure the bus is roadworthy at all times

Undertake tasks to support functions and events of the school

Other related duties as requested by the Principal

About you

At least two years previous bus driving experience

Demonstrated experience maintaining a high standard of service

Demonstrated experience working with young people

Have knowledge of workplace health and safety, and anti-discriminatory practices as applied in an education work environment

Well-developed knowledge of work health and safety and due diligence required for role

Be able to work independently and with others as a team member

Flexible and sensitive to the needs of students, staff and school community

Ability to prioritise workload and role requirements

Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation

An ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary and secondary school settings

Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government

Hold a current bus licence (MR Medium Rigid) with an excellent driving record

Hold a current Drivers Authority

Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Desirable Criteria

Current First aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Previous experience in the education sector

Please see the Position Description for more information.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process.

What we offer

Competitive Hourly Rate

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development opportunities

Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.