Bus Driver

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James located in Townsville, North Queensland, is seeking a School Bus Driver whose role will be to operate one of the school buses for the daily bus run (morning and afternoon) and various school excursions. The position is a permanent term-time appointment commencing on 27th January 2025.

As a Bus Driver you will be required to fulfil 2 main functions. These being:

• Operate one of the school buses for the daily bus run;
• Maintain the school vehicles.

To be able to qualify for the position applicants must have the following qualifications and competencies.

Qualifications

• MR Drivers licence.
• Drivers Authorisation.
• Current Working with Children Card (Blue card).
• A current First Aid & CPR certificate.

Competencies, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated responsible outlook, with an ability to relate to school aged children is required.
• Experienced bus driver with excellent driving record.
• Ability to operate a school bus in a safe and responsible manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and initiative within work role.
• Ability to undertake continual manual tasks on a day to day basis.
• Ability to recognise when tasks are required and organise work schedule in order to achieve these tasks.
• Basic understanding of work health and safety and anti-discriminatory practices.

The key accountabilities of the School Bus Driver is to safely and effectively operate a bus service for various students within the school. This includes:

Operate the school bus in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life

• Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor maintenance duties such as changing the oil.
• Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored.
• Advise the Administrative Officer of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Drivers are to be aware that school buses/vehicles are fitted with GPS tracking devices which will be used to monitor vehicle locations, movement and driving behaviours.

Maintain schedules and maintain order on the school bus

• Pick up and deliver students as per a set schedule.
• Take attendance on the school bus.
• Ensure students are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
• Maintain order and discipline on the School bus.
• Make note of any behavioural or disciplinary problems.
• Perform other related duties.

Other

• Respond to breakdowns and crises within area of responsibility.
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, all relevant Legislation, Regulatory requirements, Professional Standards and Guidelines (within scope of work role) and with the organisational goals and objectives, policies, procedures and practices of the school.
• Communicate/liaise effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective provision of services.
• Participate in yearly driver assessments.
• Attend yearly/half-yearly driving tests and eye tests as requested by the Facilities Manager.

Interested applicants who would like to be part of a thriving professional community can obtain further information by visiting our "Employment" page at www.cathedral.qld.edu.au