Bus Driver Jobs in Sydney
Join the Sydney Charter Bus Team: Professional Drivers Wanted
Sydney Charter Bus Australia is looking for reliable, professional drivers for minibus and coach work across Sydney and NSW. If you hold the right licence, enjoy working with people and know your way around Sydney, we would like to hear from you. We have weekday and weekend work available, with casual shifts and subcontract work for drivers who hold an ABN.
Every applicant is assessed against our safety and service standards before starting work with us.
Who We Are
Sydney Charter Bus Australia is a direct charter operator that has been moving groups around Sydney since 2003. We are 100% Australian owned, run our own vehicles from our depots at Botany, Moorebank and Marrickville and work directly with our clients, with no brokers in between. We operate under NSW Bus Operator Accreditation No. 39461.
Our fleet runs from 12-seat minibuses, the 20-seat Toyota Coaster and the 24-seat Mitsubishi Rosa through 28 and 33-seat midi-coaches to 39, 48, 53 and 57-seat coaches and a 62-seat HI-CAP coach. See the fleet.
Types of Driving Work
- Charter work: corporate events, conferences, weddings, sporting clubs and private group outings.
- School runs: daily school bus services and school excursions.
- Airport and cruise transfers: Sydney Airport T1, T2 and T3 and the cruise terminals. See shuttles and transfers.
- Tours: day tours to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Canberra.
- Staff shuttles: regular runs between worksites, stations and car parks.
- Casual and weekend work: weddings, functions, sport and event transport often run on weekends and evenings.
Driver Requirements
- Licence: a NSW heavy vehicle licence in the class that suits the vehicle. Light Rigid (LR) covers buses up to 8 tonnes GVM carrying more than 12 adults including the driver, Medium Rigid (MR) covers two-axle vehicles over 8 tonnes and Heavy Rigid (HR) covers three-axle vehicles. Our minimum for applicants is an MR licence.
- NSW Bus Driver Authority: required to drive a bus carrying paying passengers. It is issued by Transport for NSW and involves a commercial medical assessment, a police check and a Bus Driver Training Certificate.
- Working With Children Check: required for school runs and excursions.
- Clean driving record: a current driver record printout issued within the last 3 months.
- Local knowledge: Sydney’s road network, the airport terminals, CBD hotel pickup areas and major tourist areas.
- Experience: charter or group transport experience, manual transmission driving and confidence with luggage trailers.
- Communication: clear English for passengers, group leaders and our office.
What We Offer
- Flexible casual and weekend shifts, plus weekday work.
- Subcontract work for drivers with an ABN.
- Varied work across charters, school runs, transfers and day tours, from short local trips to full day tours.
- Air-conditioned minibuses and coaches with seatbelts throughout.
- Office support for job sheets, pickup details and changes on the day.
- A direct operator that books its own work, so drivers deal with one team.
Our Safety Culture
Safety comes before the timetable. Our driver fatigue policy allows a maximum of 3 hours driving before a 20-minute break, and jobs are planned around it. Coaches are limited to 100 km/h. No alcohol is allowed on board and food and hot drinks are not permitted, so drivers need to apply these rules politely and consistently. Passengers must be seated with seatbelts fastened before the vehicle moves off.
Read our transport safety and compliance policy, onboard safety policy and accreditation page before you apply.
Required Knowledge
Tourist Areas (Blue Mtns, Hunter Valley etc),
Sydney CBD Hotels & pickup areas,
Experience with luggage trailers
Please scan and email the required documents and information to: [email protected]
- Driver’s Licence (front and back)
- NSW Bus Driver Authority Card
- RTA Driver Record printout (within 3 months)
- CV / Resume
- References
- ABN (for subcontractors)
- WWCC (Working with Children Check)
CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Minimum Requirements
- MR License
- NSW Driver Authority
- RTA Printout (current)
- References
- CV / Resume
- ABN (for Subcontractors)
- Drive Manual Transmission
- WWCC
Questions
A. A Bus Driver Authority is issued by Transport for NSW and is required to drive a bus carrying paying passengers.
Q. What is the process to obtain one?
A. Complete a commercial medical, a police check and a Bus Driver Training Certificate, then apply online. Mouseover image below for more information
Bus Driver Authority
How to Apply
Scan and email your documents to [email protected]: your driver licence (front and back), NSW Bus Driver Authority card, driver record printout (within 3 months), CV, references, Working With Children Check and your ABN if you are applying as a subcontractor. We will contact suitable applicants to arrange the next step.
Bus Driver Jobs FAQ
Do I need charter experience?
Yes. We look for drivers with charter or group transport experience who already know Sydney’s roads, airport terminals and main pickup areas.
Which licence do I need?
Our minimum is a Medium Rigid (MR) licence plus a current NSW Bus Driver Authority. Larger three-axle coaches need a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
Do I need a Working With Children Check?
Yes. A current Working With Children Check is part of our application and is required for school runs and excursions.
Is casual or weekend work available?
Yes. We recruit for both weekday and weekend work, and many charters, weddings and events run on weekends.
Can I work as a subcontractor?
Drivers with an ABN can apply as subcontractors. Include your ABN with your documents.