Bus Operator in Training (BOT) / Bus Operator | Part-time Permanent

Closes: 06 September 2026

Classification: Bus Operator - Training
Salary: $85,836 plus superannuation
Position No: SDRT03
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 August 2026
Contact Officer: Transport Canberra Recruitment and Training Team on CED.TCRecruitment@act.gov.au

Details: Drive Your Career Forward – Become a Bus Operator with Transport Canberra!

Looking for a role where everyday makes a difference? Join Transport Canberra and help keep our city moving! We’re on the lookout for friendly, reliable and community minded people to deliver safe, high quality bus services across Canberra.

We need drivers who bring:

• Demonstrate strong navigation and time‑management abilities, confidently reading maps and maintaining a consistent schedule across designated routes.
• Safely operate public transit vehicles while providing a smooth, comfortable, and positive travel experience for all customers.
• Satisfy Transport Canberra’s eligibility, suitability, and professional standards.
• Embrace a variety of shift patterns—including early mornings, days, evenings, nights, split shifts, and regular weekend work—showing reliability and commitment to operational needs.

Why Choose Transport Canberra?

We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits and comprehensive training, including support to upgrade your licence (for ACT licence holders). Everything you need to succeed – as a Bus Operator is provided.

For full details, see the Transport Canberra Operations (ACTION) Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026.

Training Pathway

Successful applicants will commence on a full-time temporary contract while completing a 4.5-week paid Bus Driver training program.

Complete the course successfully and you’ll be offered permanent part-time employment.

Part-Time Hours

As a part-time driver, you’re guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours rostered per week, with the potential maximum of 30 hours rostered per week. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata.

Permanent Part -Time Bus Operators work Monday to Friday inclusive and weekend work.

Ready to start your journey?

Check out the Applicant Information Pack for everything you need to know.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

What You’ll Need before you Get Behind the Wheel

To join Transport Canberra as a Bus Operator, you’ll bring enthusiasm, professionalism – and the right licences and clearances to help keep our community safe. Here is what’s required:

• A valid C-class driver’s licence (essential)
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Medium Rigid (MR) licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Vehicle Driving Authority (PVDA)
• Commitment to obtaining a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence – within 6-12 months of commencement
• Successful completion of all pre-employment checks including:
  • National police check
  • Pre-Employment Medical assessment
  • Psychometric assessment
  • Literacy and numeracy assessment
  • Heavy vehicle driving assessment (for applicants who already hold a MR or HR licence)
• Ability to meet seat weight and reach requirements:
  • Weight range: 50kg – 130kg, as rated by the (relevant) seating manufacturer
  • Standing reach: minimum 210cm
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: This is a permanent part time position available for a minimum of 20 hours rostered per week, with the potential maximum of 30 hours rostered per week. The full -time salary noted above will be paid pro rata.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the online ACT Government Jobs application form.
2. Attach the following documents to your application:

• Resume / curriculum vitae
• Completed ‘Bus Operator Acknowledgement form
• A copy of your Australian driver’s licence
• A current five-year Australian Driver History (from all the relevant Australian state and territory - authorities where you have lived) must not be older than 1 month at the time of application.
• A copy of your current Working with Vulnerable People registration or the willingness to obtain before being offered a BDT course.
• For visa holders please provide a copy of your current visa documents and a copy of your passport.
• Australian Citizens please provide a copy of an Australian Passport, Birth Certificate or Citizenship certificate.

3. Submit the online application and supporting documents via the APPLY NOW button.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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