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Bus Driver

Transdev
Capalaba, QLD, Australia
A$36.19 p/h (permanent) and post training
Lower market
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics → Road Transport
Full-time
On-site

Posted 22 days ago


Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Transdev is looking for motivated individuals to join our Capalaba-based team as a Bus Driver. Capalaba is a suburb located in the Redland City area, about 20-25 km east-southeast of Brisbane CBD.

Our expert in-house trainers will support you through a fully paid training program, upgrading you to a Medium Rigid (MR) licence if you don’t already have one. No prior experience is required. Once qualified, you’ll play an important role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable bus services, including urban routes, school services, and rail replacement operations. Our next training program for new Bus Drivers starts on Monday, 17 August 2026.

About Us

At Transdev, we don’t just move people — we empower communities. As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia. From buses to trains, ferries to light rail, our teams work together to ensure every journey matters.

With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, our purpose is clear: serve the common good through mobility. We thrive on diverse thinking, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to inclusion. Our values — Care, Share, Dare, Deliver — guide everything we do.

Why join Transdev?

  • Comprehensive paid training program (up to four weeks, Monday – Friday), tailored to your experience level
  • Starting base hourly rate of $36.19 (permanent) post-training
  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Uniform provided
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Access to paid parental leave, discounted private health insurance, the Maxxia Rewards Program, gym subsidy and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Automatic, air-conditioned fleet of buses

What you bring

  • Full Australian working rights (Australian citizen or permanent resident)
  • A current Australian “C” class open car licence for at least three years in total (Australian or overseas)
  • Ability to obtain a Queensland Government Driver Authorisation
  • A good driving history including no more than four demerit points in the past three years and no licence suspension or good behaviour period in the past three years (excluding State Penalty Enforcement Registry suspensions)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • A strong focus on safety
  • Adaptability to achieve schedule requirements and variations
  • Availability from Monday to Saturday with preparedness to work a roster which includes straight shifts, split shifts, and relief shifts.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at our core

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let us know at ••••@transdev.com.au – we’re here to support you.

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About Transdev

Mandurah, WA, Australia
Passenger Transportation (Ground/Water)
5001-10000 employees

Transdev is a global leading public transport company. We have a team of over 5,300 employees working on our train, bus, ferry and light rail services across Australia and New Zealand.

With our partners in local government, public authorities and private companies, we deliver over 130 million passenger journeys every year on over 2,050 vehicles and vessels.

Our ambition is to be the trusted partner of our clients and customers by pioneering in mobility.

Globally, Transdev is a world leader in the operation of passenger transport services. Operating in 19 countries around the world, we have 83,000 employees and manage 43,000 vehicles.

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