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a rewarding
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For over 80 years, our bus drivers have been the backbone of our exceptional service.
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Work-Life Balance
We work hard, but with a range of work schedules at our depots and flexible hybrid hours, we still have time for what matters outside work
Career Growth
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Employee Assistance Program
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Healthy Workplace
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It's not all work
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Training and development as a professional driver
Busways will provide employees with training that will enable you to succeed in your role.
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Further heavy vehicle training
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Lots of training
Making sure we're a great fit
The recruitment process usually takes 2-4 weeks
Apply
Lodge your application with the relevant documentation
Interview
The interview process takes place
Assessment
Pre-employment assessment is conducted
References
Work-related referees are then contacted (min.of two to be provided)
Medical
A pre-employment medical is conducted
First day
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The must-have requirements
Busways is proudly privately owned, but we are contracted to the state government to operate public passenger services and must abide by their mandatory requirements. These include the following:
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Medium Rigid (MR) licence or Heavy Rigid (HR) licence (dependent on contract area). A licence upgrade program for suitable candidates may be available.
- New South Wales Bus Driver Authority or South Australian Large Passenger Driver Accreditation.
Working with Children Check
NSW
To drive a bus in our operating states, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment is mandatory. Voluntary clearances are not accepted.
Obtain your check online or in person at Service NSW. Fees apply.
SA
To drive a bus in our operating states, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment is mandatory. Voluntary clearances are not accepted.
Obtain your check online or in person at Service SA. Fees apply.
Licence Requirements
NSW
Busways operates various bus types, including double-decker, articulated, and minibuses. Different buses require different licenses, ranging from Medium Rigid (MR) to Heavy Rigid (HR), depending on the contract. We offer a license upgrade program for successful applicants.
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SA
Busways operates various bus types, including double-decker, articulated, and minibuses. Different buses require different licenses, ranging from Medium Rigid (MR) to Heavy Rigid (HR), depending on the contract. We offer a license upgrade program for successful applicants.
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MR Licence Upgrade Steps
NSW
Pass a knowledge test at Service NSW and get your Heavy Vehicle Competency-Based Assessment (HVCBA) learner logbooks.
Complete practical driving instruction with an RMS instructor.
Pass a Full Competency Assessment (FCA) with an RMS instructor/assessor.
Submit your completed assessment to Service NSW and apply for your new licence.
It is imperative that you get the correct learner logbook to complete the MR licence upgrade. When receiving your logbook check the first page to confirm your logbook is for an MR licence NOT HR licence.
SA
Not applicable
Accreditation Requirements
NSW
All bus drivers operating Public Passenger Vehicles in NSW and SA must hold the relevant accreditation to verify that they are a fit and proper person of good repute and have been authorised by the relevant government body to transport public passengers by means of a bus service.
SA
All bus drivers operating Public Passenger Vehicles in NSW and SA must hold the relevant accreditation to verify that they are a fit and proper person of good repute and have been authorised by the relevant government body to transport public passengers by means of a bus service.
Obtaining a Driver Authority
NSW
To be a bus driver in NSW you must obtain a Driver Authority (DA) through Service NSW. To be eligible, you need to:
Meet the minimum age requirement
Hold an unrestricted NSW driver’s licence
Have held an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 12 months in the past two years
Be legally allowed to work in Australia
During the recruitment process, Busways may offer a DA training course to help you get the required proficiency certificate. The trainer will guide you through the application process and requirements.
To apply for your Driver Authority (DA) with Service NSW, you'll need:
Completed DA application form
Proficiency certificate (from DA course)
Completed medical assessment
Certified identity documents
National police check
The process takes about 10 business days after submission. To avoid delays, submit your application as soon as possible online or in person at Service NSW. Fees may apply.
SA
To be a bus driver in SA you must obtain a Driver Authority (DA) through Service SA. To be eligible, you need to:
Meet the minimum age requirement
Hold an unrestricted SAdriver’s licence
Have held an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 12 months in the past two years
Be legally allowed to work in Australia
During the recruitment process, Busways may offer a DA training course to help you get the required proficiency certificate. The trainer will guide you through the application process and requirements.
To apply for your Driver Authority (DA) with Service SA, you'll need:
Completed DA application form
Proficiency certificate (from DA course)
Completed medical assessment
Certified identity documents
National police check
The process takes about 10 business days after submission. To avoid delays, submit your application as soon as possible online or in person at Service SA. Fees may apply