Roles
- 8 positions as a Bus Operator in the Adelaide metro area, South Australia
- Employment is permanent full time at 38 hours per week
- Trainee’s probation starts at $30.84 (Monday to Friday) per hour for the first 6 months, then increases to $32.46 per hour. Penalty rates apply for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
The virtual information session for candidates will take place from 10:00–11:00 am ACDT on Friday 24 October 2025.
The face-to-face information session will take place in Adelaide city, from 10:00 am–3:00 pm ACDT on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
If you are with Workforce Australia Services or Transition to Work and are interested in finding out more about this project, ask your provider to refer you to both of the above information sessions.
Job description
Bus Operators are responsible for providing passengers with a safe, efficient, and smooth bus experience and excellent customer service.
The employer is looking for people who have:
- a high standard of presentation with a passion for customer service
- the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- good communication skills
- a good driving history
- the ability to be flexible and work all required shifts of the position
- preparedness to participate in a comprehensive training program
Prerequisites required
- Be at least 19 years of age.
- Current and valid South Australian driver’s licence.
- Hold a Class C (car) driver’s licence for at least 2 years (including “P” plates).
- Physically fit to work, weigh less than 120kg (or commit to maintain their weight below this standard).
- Competent language literacy and numeracy (LLN) for reading route maps and rosters.
- Willingness to undergo a medical examination and meet the required medical standards for the position.
- Willing to undertake a national police check and a working with children check.
Project details
Duration: 3 Weeks
Project locations: Wingfield, Morphettville (Torrens Transit depot) and central Adelaide, SA
Number of positions on project: 8
Project start date: Monday 12 January 2026
Project end date: Friday 30 January 2026
Coordinator: Community Corporate
Project activities
- Life and workplace skills training tailored to the role.
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Driving Licence.
- Workplace visits with an opportunity to meet the Torrens Transit Academy trainers and workplace buddies.
- Mentoring to support your success during the project and when you commence in employment.
