Bus Driver - Women Moving Metro

About the role

Metro Tasmania is running Women Moving Metro, an initiative to encourage more women to consider a safe, stable and meaningful career in public transport, with paid training, licence support and guidance. As a Bus Driver, you will take people to work, school, appointments and community activities. No previous bus driving experience is needed; a six-week paid training program builds confidence, and Metro supports you to gain a Heavy Rigid licence.

Required profile

• Current full Australian driver's licence held for at least 2 years
• Full working rights in Australia
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People, or evidence of having applied
• Reliable, calm under pressure, good with people, and committed to safety and respectful customer service

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with long-term job security
• Six-week paid training program and licence support
• 8 weeks paid leave each year (5 weeks annual leave plus 3 weeks accrued)
• Wellbeing program, employee assistance program, onsite physiotherapy, health checks and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking and free bus travel for you and one household member
• Metro covers the police check, pre-employment medical assessment, public passenger vehicle licence and Heavy Rigid licence training

Applications close on 30 November 2026. Applicants who applied in the past six months do not need to reapply.