Our client, the Department for Education, is seeking a skilled and motivated School Bus Examiner/Technical Support Advisor to support the safe operation of school transport services across South Australia. This is a unique field-based opportunity for a qualified professional to play a critical role in ensuring the roadworthiness and compliance of a fleet of over 200 school buses transporting students across rural and remote areas.

Why Work with Our Client:

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to directly contribute to the wellbeing and safety of students across the state. Full training and support are provided, along with an excellent package of tools support your success in the role.

About the Role:

As one of only three authorised Department for Education inspectors under the Transport Act, the successful candidate will lead and approve the inspection of school buses across South Australia in accordance with State and Federal legislation.

The role is ideally based out of the Adelaide metropolitan area, however, applicants based regionally are strongly encouraged to apply. Regular travel is a core part of the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake safety and compliance inspections of both government-owned and contracted school buses across regional and rural South Australia
• Provide expert technical advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to transport regulations and promptly resolve safety or service issues
• Liaise with schools and service providers (such as vehicle dealerships, bus refurbishers, garages, and parts suppliers), to ensure the highest transport standards are maintained

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

• Trade-qualified Motor Mechanic or equivalent
• Hold, as a minimum, a current Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence
• Be willing to undertake regular travel throughout SA
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain:
• National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Responding to Abuse and Neglect (RAAN) training
• Willingness to undertake First Aid and 4WD training
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What's Provided:

• Flexi time TOIL for out of hours work
• Use of a government fleet vehicle (including fuel card) (work use only)
• Corporate credit card for approved travel expenses
• Mobile phone, laptop and essential tools
• Ongoing training and development
• A varied and impactful field-based role with job security

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a role that directly supports the safety of school students across South Australia.

To Apply:

Please apply via the link with a current CV. For a further queries, or a for a confidential chat, please contact Joanna Taylor or Callum Miller on 08 8198 8500 or at [email protected]

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [email protected] or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.