School Bus Driver

The Opportunities

We’re looking for reliable and team-focused drivers to join our school bus service in permanent part-time roles during term time part-time Monday-Friday

Role : Permanent part-time Friday PLUS option to pick up casual days Monday-Thursday.

The roles involve split shifts, supporting morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs with small groups of students (maximum 12 passengers), ensuring a safe and positive journey to and from school.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely transporting students on a privately operated school bus
• Managing pick-up and drop-off routes during split shifts
• Building positive, respectful relationships with students
• Working collaboratively within a supportive transport team

A life of participation, opportunity, and choice.

We believe at the core of who we are and what’s important to us, is our people. Generous, caring, compassionate, and resilient, they embody what we do every day. A team that never stops learning or striving to make tomorrow even better than today. With us, you’ll be supported by understanding leaders who show genuine care for your journey in our organisation, in our community and beyond.

Be recognised for the difference you make through our Recognition and Rewards Program and AQ Annual Excellence Awards.

So, what does it look like to be a Bus Driver with Autism QLD? The safety of our children is a vital priority, that's why our bus teams are so important in ensuring the safety and comfort of children with autism during their transportation to and from our Sunnybank Hills campus.

Your kindness and patience will create a supportive environment for our young learners, fostering a positive experience on their journey. In this role you will assist children with boarding, buckling seat belts, and safely transporting them to and from our Sunnybank site each day.

While our top priority is finding people who share our genuine passion in supporting our clients, here are a few things the right person will be equipped with: 

• Light Rigid Driver's License.
• Driver Authorisation.
• Working with Children Blue Card - or able to obtain.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively within a team environment.
• Current First Aid qualification and CPR.

From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

• Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging including entertainment card benefits.
• Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance. Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centres all around the country – for you AND your immediate family!
• Gain meaningful experience through empowering autistic people, their families, carers, and the wider community.
• Connect to counselling, nutritional, legal & financial support with AccessEAP.
• A structured term-time schedule (great for work-life balance)
• Strong day-to-day support from an experienced School Bus Manager
• A welcoming, team-oriented environment with dedicated bus drivers and bus aides

If you possess a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children, we'd love to have you on board. Join us in building brighter futures!

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment process.