Coach Tour Driver – Seasonal

Join the McDermott's Coach Group Team

McDermott's Coach Group is currently seeking experienced, professional and friendly Coach Tour Drivers to join our team for our busy touring season from September 2026 through to April 2027.

For over 40 years, McDermott's has been proudly connecting Tasmanian communities and showcasing our state through safe, reliable and professional passenger transport.

As one of Tasmania's leading coach operators, we operate a modern, high-quality and well-maintained fleet across touring, charter, school and major passenger transport operations.

Based from our Legana Depot, this role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to travel throughout Tasmania while providing our passengers with a professional and memorable experience.

While these positions are being recruited for our busy seasonal period, ongoing full-time employment may be available for the right candidate.

About the Role

This isn't just about driving a coach. Our Tour Drivers are an important part of the experience our passengers have while travelling with McDermott's.

Work throughout the season may include:

Extended multi-day tours throughout Tasmania

Cradle Mountain Day Tours departing from Launceston

Statewide private and group charters

Conference, cruise, event and special event transfers

Touring programs for interstate and international visitors

Other coach and passenger transport work across our operations

The role will involve a mix of day trips, extended touring and charter work, so flexibility is important.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for drivers who take pride in both their driving and the experience they provide to passengers.

You'll be someone who is:

Professional, friendly and approachable

Well presented and proud to represent McDermott's

Confident interacting with passengers from all backgrounds

Able to provide interesting and engaging commentary while touring

Passionate about Tasmania and providing visitors with a great experience

Safety focused with an excellent driving record

Comfortable driving high-quality touring coaches

Reliable, punctual and organised

Flexible around working hours, weekends and extended touring requirements

Able to work independently while still being part of the wider McDermott's team

Tour driving is about much more than getting passengers from A to B. We want our passengers to step off the coach feeling that their driver helped make their Tasmanian experience memorable.

Our Fleet

McDermott's operates a modern, high-quality and well-maintained coach fleet, and we take considerable pride in the vehicles we put on the road.

Our Tour Drivers are trusted with some of our best touring coaches and are expected to maintain the same high standards in presentation, cleanliness and care of their vehicle.

We believe professional drivers deserve professional equipment, and maintaining a safe, comfortable and quality fleet is an important part of the McDermott's standard.

Qualifications & Skills

Applicants will need to hold, or be able to obtain:

Appropriate Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence

Current Public Passenger Vehicle accreditation

Working with Vulnerable People registration

Excellent driving record

Strong communication and customer service skills

Good knowledge of Tasmania, or the willingness to quickly develop this knowledge

First Aid qualifications are highly regarded

Previous coach touring, charter or passenger transport experience is highly regarded

Experience providing tour commentary or working within the tourism industry would be an advantage.

Seasonal Opportunity – September 2026 to April 2027

This position is primarily being recruited for our busy touring season between September 2026 and April 2027.

We understand this opportunity may also suit experienced coach drivers from interstate who would like to spend a season living, working and travelling in Tasmania.

For suitable applicants relocating to Tasmania, short-term accommodation can be provided to help with the move and getting established.

While this position is initially seasonal, ongoing full-time employment may be available for the right candidate depending on operational requirements and individual suitability.

Why Join McDermott's?

At McDermott's, you'll be joining a long-established Tasmanian family business with a strong reputation across the passenger transport and tourism industries.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Drive quality, modern touring coaches

Travel throughout Tasmania

Work across a diverse range of tours, charters and events

Meet passengers from around Australia and the world

Be part of an experienced and supportive team

Represent a respected Tasmanian tourism and transport business

Potentially progress into an ongoing full-time position with McDermott's

Interested?

If you're an experienced coach driver who enjoys meeting people, takes pride in your presentation and driving, and would love the opportunity to spend the season showcasing Tasmania, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're already based in Tasmania or considering coming across for the season, we encourage you to apply.

Come and spend the season behind the wheel with McDermott's Coach Group – showcasing Tasmania, one journey at a time.