Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: $29.81 - $31.07 per hour pending experience
Hours:  20 hours per week over 5 days
Closing Date: Monday, 1 August 2022 unless filled prior

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is a secondary co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12. The school is a member of the Marist Brothers’ network and has strong links with St Francis School, Ayr and St Colman's School, Home Hill enabling a total experience of Catholic education for the student. The school provides quality education with a broad curriculum base within a caring Christian environment. Opportunities exist for those students seeking an academic education along with those seeking a more vocational direction.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

About the role

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is seeking an experienced and dedicated Bus Driver for 20 hours per week over 5 days. This role is a Part Time, Fixed Term position commencing as soon as practicable.

The Bus Driver contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the college by providing a professional transportation service for students on a daily basis. The Bus Driver will work as a member of a team to provide a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive with safety and due care
• Transport students to and from the college as part of the daily bus service
• Transport students to various external locations including excursions and sporting activities
• Follow school operating routes for collection and drop off of students before and after school
• Organise and plan any adhoc transport requirements as required and approved
• Check the bus diary and organise a routine to enable pick up and drop off times are met
• Maintain the bus as per Department of Transport guidelines
• Carry out daily and weekly safety checks to ensure the bus is roadworthy at all times
• Undertake tasks to support functions and events of the school
• Other related duties as requested by the Principal.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: $29.81 - $31.07 per hour pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email address) of two professional referees
• Upload a cover letter to support your application
• Upload a current resume 

Please see the Position Description for more information.  

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3pm Monday, 1 August 2022 unless filled prior.

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