BusCareers

You will benefit from a career in the bus industry

A career in the bus industry has its rewards. It offers employees a fantastic work/life balance, great pay and conditions, and a rich and diverse workplace with an emphasis on local community involvement. Other benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Great work/life balance
• Friendly working environment
• Job security
• Gaining transferable skills
• Working within a growing industry
• Playing your part in providing a sustainable way of travel
• Getting involved with your local community
• Providing excellent customer service
• Working with established businesses

Do I have to have completed year 12?

No formal academic qualifications are required to become a bus driver however applicants may be asked to take a pre-employment test.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

There is no minimum age requirement to become a bus driver. However, you must hold a full non-probationary licence.

Can I still apply if I have driving convictions?

You can still apply to become a bus driver if you have a small number of demerit points however if you have a large number of demerit points it is recommended that you wait until some of these points have been removed before applying.

What type of jobs are available?

There are a number of difference types of bus driving jobs within the Victorian bus industry.
These include: school bus drivers, route service drivers and charter/tour bus drivers.

What are the shifts and hours?

Due to the vast number of driving opportunities available there are a number of different shift patterns within the industry. While some bus companies operate a fixed rotating roster, others have more flexible working hours depending on the position..

What type of license is required to drive a bus?

Holding a vehicle license does not automatically entitle you to drive passenger vehicles. To drive for a commercial bus or local bus service you must also hold driver accreditation from Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV).

You will normally only obtain driver accreditation if you have a good driving record, no criminal convictions (including sex, alcohol or drug offences), and no medical condition which may affect the skills needed to drive a bus.

Enquiries about driver accreditation should be made to the CPVV via their online webpage at https://cpv.vic.gov.au/drivers/commercial-passenger-vehicle-and-bus-driver-accreditation or by calling CPVV on 1800 638 802 (Toll free). Ask to speak to a member of the driver accreditation team.

A medium rigid or heavy rigid driving license is required to drive a bus depending on the size of the vehicle. Most bus companies do require you to have this type of license when applying to become a bus driver but a few do offer full training.

What's the difference between a bus and a coach service?

A bus service is generally a regular metropolitan route or school bus service.

A coach service is normally delivered in a bus that provides higher levels of comfort for groups of people with specific needs e.g., tourists, corporate and long-distance travellers.