School Bus Driver

Company description:

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

Summary

St Thomas More College is seeking a reliable and community-minded School Bus Driver to safely transport students on daily school bus runs, working approximately 2 hours each morning and 2 hours each afternoon. Play a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of students by providing a dependable and secure transport service that supports their daily school experience.

• Location: St Thomas More College - Sunnybank
• Start date: Commencing ASAP
• Work hours: 20 hours per week
• Salary: Level 3 - $34.17/hr + super 12.75% + (Broken Shift Allowance $15.19)
• Status: Part Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 20th September 2026
• Contact: [email protected] | (07) 3323 4600 3323 4600)

About our school
St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for approximately 1150 students. Our college opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students.

This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever-changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity, and the skills to achieve success in life. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Checking student documentation when students enter the bus and assisting those who need help entering or exiting the bus
• Safely drive the bus to pick up and return students to designated stops before and after school, in accordance with an approved route on an approved time schedule
• Driving the bus for school excursions
• Checking the bus tyres, lights, and oil and performing other basic maintenance checks before bus usage
• Reporting behavioural student incidents, traffic incidents, and near misses.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Previous experience driving children or students, ensuring their safety and well-being, and being able to assist those who need help entering or exiting the bus
• A proven track record of safely operating a bus, preferably driving school buses following designated routes and schedules
• Experience driving buses on school excursions or field trips
• Familiarity with performing basic vehicle checks, ensuring the bus is in good working condition before use
• Incident reporting and communication
• LR/MR Driving Licence
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access - discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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