Casual Bus & Coach Captain

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and professional Coach Captain who takes pride in their work, values safety and enjoys providing excellent customer service. You will play an important role in delivering a safe, comfortable and positive travel experience for passengers on our new Mackay – Cairns – Mackay service.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join our growing team as a Coach Captain, operating our modern coaches on long-distance passenger services between Mackay and Cairns.

The service will operate on a two-day schedule, with an overnight stay in Cairns:

• Day 1: Mackay → Cairns, approximately 6:00am – 7:00pm

• Overnight stay: Cairns

• Day 2: Cairns → Mackay, approximately 7:30am – 8:30pm

Positions are available on fixed runs or rotating schedules, with flexibility required to accommodate service requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating coaches between Mackay and Cairns

• Completing scheduled services in a professional and timely manner

• Providing friendly and professional customer service to passengers

• Conducting pre-start and post-trip vehicle checks

• Maintaining a high standard of safety and vehicle presentation

• Assisting passengers where required

• Following all relevant road transport, fatigue management and safety requirements

• Maintaining accurate trip and operational records

• Representing Bundaberg Coaches in a professional manner at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a minimum HR Licence

• Holds a QLD Driver’s Authority / Endorsement, or is willing to obtain one

• Has an excellent driving history and strong commitment to road safety

• Is reliable, punctual and professional

• Has strong communication and customer service skills

• Is committed to fatigue management and fitness for duty

• Can work independently while also being part of a team

• Is comfortable with overnight stays in Cairns

• Is flexible and available to work the required roster

• Takes pride in providing passengers with a safe and enjoyable travel experience

• Previous coach or passenger transport experience is highly desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive wages with transparent remuneration

• Fixed runs and rotating roster opportunities

• Modern, state-of-the-art coaches

• Overnight accommodation in Cairns

• Ongoing training and support

• A supportive, family-run business with a strong safety culture

• Opportunities for career development and progression

• A positive, team-focused working environment – “We’re a Team”

Bundaberg Coaches is a fast-growing local company with exciting plans ahead. With our new Mackay to Cairns service, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of our team and grow with the business.

How to Apply

If you take pride in your work, enjoy connecting with people and want to be part of a team shaping the future of long-distance coach travel in Australia, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. turn into seek job summery with max 150 words