Bus Driver jobs in Brisbane QLD

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Do you have your Medium Rigid licence (or higher) already or are you looking to upgrade from your car licence? Transdev Queensland is looking for motivated individuals to join our Capalaba-based team as a Bus Driver. Capalaba is a suburb located in the Redland City area, about 20-25 km east-southeast of Brisbane CBD with a typical travel time of around 35 minutes by car.

Our expert in-house trainers will support you through a fully paid training program. No prior bus driving experience is required. Once qualified, you’ll play an important role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable bus services, including urban routes, school services, and rail replacement operations. Our next training programs for new Bus Drivers commence on Monday, 26 October 2026 and Monday, 23 November 2026.

About Us

At Transdev, we don’t just move people — we empower communities. As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia. From buses to trains, ferries to light rail, our teams work together to ensure every journey matters.

With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, our purpose is clear: serve the common good through mobility. We thrive on diverse thinking, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to inclusion. Our values — Care, Share, Dare, Deliver — guide everything we do.

Why join Transdev?

• Comprehensive paid training program (up to four weeks, Monday – Friday), tailored to your experience level
• Base hourly rate of $36.19 (permanent) post-training
• Weekly pay cycle
• Uniform provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Access to paid parental leave, discounted private health insurance, the Maxxia Rewards Program, gym subsidy and an Employee Assistance Program
• Automatic, air-conditioned fleet of buses

What you bring

• Full Australian working rights (Australian citizen or permanent resident)
• A current Australian “C” class open car licence for at least three years in total (Australian or overseas) or a Medium Rigid licence or higher
• Ability to obtain a Queensland Government Driver Authorisation
• A good driving history including no more than four demerit points in the past three years and no licence suspension or good behaviour period in the past three years (excluding State Penalty Enforcement Registry suspensions)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A strong focus on safety
• Adaptability to achieve schedule requirements and variations
• Availability from Monday to Saturday with preparedness to work a roster which includes straight shifts, split shifts, and relief shifts.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at our core

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let us know at TDQ.careers@transdev.com.au – we’re here to support you.

Ready to apply?

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