Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition in northern Adelaide. We are open to all who want their children educated in a caring and Christian tradition regardless of economic status, ability or religious affiliation. We provide exceptional facilities, support inspirational and expert staff with a passion for education, and deliver an outstanding sense of community.
Trinity College maintains and operates a number of 25+ seater buses. These buses are used to transport Trinity College students to various school related events and locations, during the school day, into the evening and potentially weekends.
Our drivers play a vital role in supporting inside and outside of school hours programs and extra-curricular activities. We're looking for someone who is confident and flexible, able to undertake both short and long routes across the Northern Adelaide area and extending into the Southern Adelaide region.
The bus driver reports to the Bus Co-ordinator on all the daily operations of the bus service provided to students at the School. Work hours will vary. All shifts are casual and it is expected that the driver should know at least the day before what the hours on the next day will be.
What you will do:
- Maintain passenger safety at all times, obeying traffic laws and abiding by relevant College Policies.
- Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus, promptly reporting any issues or faults.
- Engage with students boarding and alighting the bus and provide additional mobility assistance as required.
- Conduct daily inspections of the bus to ensure safety and operational efficiency (including oil, water and tyre checks).
- Refuel the bus and prepare it for use by the next driver.
What you will need to succeed:
- Demonstrated ability and experience driving large buses according to the law on busy metropolitan roads.
- A current driver’s licence without restriction and relevant MR, HR or HC License
- Large Passenger Vehicle Accreditation (https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/industry-services/taxi-and-passenger-transport/apply-for-accreditation/large-passenger-vehiclesvehicles)
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- RRHAN-EC Fundamentals Certificate (https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/rrhan-ec/fundamentals-course-responding-risks-harm-abuse-and-neglect-education-and-care)
- First Aid Certificate (training supplied)
- Communication and interpersonal skills to engage professionally and by Trinity College Values
- Ability to adhere to a schedule and timeframes
- Flexible approach to working a range of hours to accommodate a variety of school related travel
- Able to work during school holidays
All Trinity College Staff must comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks, including working with children checks. A pre-employment medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening may also be required. Commitment and adherence to the Trinity College Privacy Policy is required.
How to apply:
To be considered for a position, please lodge your application by clicking "Apply Now" below.
Online applications should be addressed to, Lara Matters - Director of Business Administration. For enquiries about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact the Director of Business Administration at hr@trinity.sa.edu.au.
Applications close on Friday, 8 August 2025 at 12:00pm
Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and
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