About the business

Westside Bus Company Pty Ltd (part of the Pulitano Group of Companies) is currently seeking a Network Controller to join our Service Delivery team at our Redbank depot.

This permanent role reports to the Operations Manager and it is responsible for monitoring and managing our bus network across Queensland and Victoria.

Our company specialises in providing School, and Urban, services in the South East Queensland, as well as Melbourne and Country Victoria.

You will work alongside talented and motivated people who value your input and inspire you to think outside the box. Culture is critical in the success of our business. We entrust our people, we are respectful and supportive. We lead to inspire each other to enjoy their work and impart that enjoyment onto our customers.

About the role

• Maintaining two-way radio contact with our bus drivers
• Despatch buses to shifts and drivers including charter shifts
• Handling on-road incidents as per our internal processes
• Ensuring buses depart the depot on time and take corrective action to mitigate against late running and missed trips
• Managing network interruptions in accordance with contractual obligations
• Monitoring the performance of the network and bus drivers
• Cover shifts vacated by absenteeism
• Ensuring drivers complete shifts safely
• Work as part of a team on a rotating roster which includes early and late starts as well as weekend shifts

About you

• Ideally, you will have experience in transport operations and in managing staff resources
• Possess Basic Fatigue Management Qualifications
• Have knowledge of employment legislation such as NES and Awards
• Knowledge of Transport Legislation
• You have the ability to build positive relationships with employees while working in a busy environment and managing competing priorities
• Intermediate computer literacy is desired

If you are an individual looking for a new challenge and a drive to succeed in a busy and rewarding environment then please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the "Apply for this job" link.