In this rewarding role, you’ll be out and about in the community, helping people get where they need to go safely and comfortably. This flexible casual opportunity is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys driving, loves being on the road locally, and takes pride in creating a positive experience for others.
You’ll be behind the wheel of our community buses, supporting residents with limited mobility, age-related needs, or disability - making each journey not just safe, but friendly, respectful, and enjoyable.
In this role you’ll:
Drive Council’s community transport buses across Stonnington and beyond, from local trips to regional day outings
Create a warm, welcoming environment for passengers, ensuring everyone feels supported and comfortable
Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking, including safely managing mobility aids and equipment
Keep vehicles clean, safe and ready to go, completing checks and reporting anything that needs attention
Work closely with a small, supportive team to deliver a reliable and high-quality service
What’s on offer:
Flexible casual role — ideal if you enjoy driving and being out in the local community
Monday to Friday shifts, usually starting at 8:00am and finishing between 2:00pm – 4:30pm
The chance to take on real responsibility within a trusted and well-regarded community transport service
Meaningful work where you’re making a genuine difference in people’s day
Hourly rate of $38.89 – $41.16, plus 25% casual loading and 12% superannuation
If you’re a people person who enjoys driving, takes safety seriously, and brings a caring, inclusive attitude to everything you do, we’d love to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role:
Experience driving buses (or similar vehicles), ideally in a community, aged care or disability setting
A current Victorian medium rigid (or higher) licence and accredited driver certificate (omnibus)
Strong communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life
A calm, patient and genuinely caring approach
Confidence navigating inner-city streets and a variety of driving conditions
A strong focus on safety, including supporting passengers with additional needs and operating mobility equipment
A current Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contactFor enquiries relating to the role, please contact Julie Fry - Coordinator Community Support & Diversity on jfry@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington
The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
