Casual Bus Driver

Job No: TCE4728

Commencement Date: Casual (as required)

Location: Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr

Hourly Rate:  $42.71 per hour

 

Join our team as a casual Bus Driver - Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr 

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Bus Driver in a casual capacity to provide a professional student transport service for the school community. The role involves safely transporting students to and from the school and to approved activities, following designated routes and schedules, and completing routine vehicle safety checks.

The successful applicant will have prior bus driving experience, a calm and caring approach when working with young people, and a strong commitment to student wellbeing. A current Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence, QLD Driver Authority and Working with Children Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain) are essential. 

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes, the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace. With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it’s a place where balance comes naturally - making it a rewarding region to live, work and build your future.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

For more information, please review the full position description.

Note: a pre-employment medical will be required for this role.

 We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.

Applications close Thursday, 7 May 2026.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

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