Receive a Sign-On Bonus of up to $6,000!
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Sign-on Bonus - New Drivers
No experience required, we'll pay you while we train you. Applicable to Full-time and part-time (pro rata) roles at Leichhardt, Burwood and Kingsgrove depots. Read the full T&Cs for more information.
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Sign-on Bonus - Experienced Drivers
Available to individuals with a heavy vehicle licence and more than 6 months of bus industry experience, joining both full-time and part-time (pro-rata) roles at Leichhardt, Burwood, and Kingsgrove depots. Read the full T&Cs for more information.
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Transit Systems NSW
Transit Systems NSW operates three of Sydney’s metropolitan bus contract regions – Region 2, covering the Liverpool and Macarthur areas; Region 3, covering the Parramatta, Liverpool and Bankstown areas; and Region 6, covering the Inner West of Sydney, which includes a permanent and fully integrated On Demand service.
In partnership with the NSW Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract passengers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. Our goal is to connect people and link communities.
With 11 depots, located in Bankstown, Bradbury, Burwood, Hoxton Park, Kingsgrove, Leichhardt, Macquarie Fields, Smeaton Grange, Smithfield, South Granville, and Tempe, Transit Systems NSW employs around 2,400 staff, operating a fleet of more than 1,200 buses. Our workforce includes both trainee and experienced bus drivers, mechanical and body repair technicians, and a team of highly qualified specialist support staff including schedulers and network planners, customer information and communications specialists, health and safety professionals, financial management advisors and an experienced operational management and support team.
Transit Systems operates a diverse fleet, comprised of diesel, compressed natural gas and battery electric powered vehicles. We are leading the way in sustainable transport in NSW, as the first bus operator to successfully trial electric buses on Sydney route services, with our fleet of battery electric vehicles rapidly expanding.
Why join our team?
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Safety
Getting customers to their destination safely, as we make safety a priority in everything we do.
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Brilliant customer service
Providing a brilliant customer experience by helping customers use the Opal ticketing system and providing travel information to assist them on their journey.
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Keep Sydney moving
Keeping the network moving, by reporting traffic delays and incidents.
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Career pathways
As a company with a global footprint employing more than 9,000 people – the pathways for career advancement are real.
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Work-life harmony
Our drivers and mechanics say that when they go home at the end of the day, they don’t even think about work. They love that each day starts fresh.
We’re looking for
We are looking for motivated and customer-focused individuals to join Transit Systems NSW. We currently have opportunities for Drivers, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Air Conditioning Technicians, Body Repairer/Spray Painters, and CCTV Technicians. These opportunities range from entry level to experienced positions, with potential for personal development and career progression.
Apply now to help us keep Sydney moving!
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Bus Drivers
We are looking for experienced and trainee bus drivers to join the team. Register your interest now and our recruitment team will contact you shortly.
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Mechanics & Tradespeople
We are looking for experienced and apprentice mechanics to join the team. Register your interest now and our recruitment team will contact you shortly.
What it’s like to work for Transit Systems NSW
FAQs
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If the regular nine-to-five working life isn’t for you, our full-time driving positions work on a rotating roster, and provide the option to boost your pay through voluntary weekend shifts and additional charter work.
Your roster may include a mixture of morning, afternoon, evening, or broken shifts, working five days, with voluntary overtime available on Saturdays and Sundays.
A broken shift means you will do some hours in the morning, then have a 3–5-hour break, before completing the remainder of your shift in the afternoon. This shift covers our busy AM and PM peak periods. Evening, or PM shifts, cover the overnight period and can finish as late as 3.30am in the morning.
We offer voluntary overtime on weekends, as well as regular charter opportunities to cover rail replacement services or for special events. You can determine how much you earn, so long as your working hours do not breach industry fatigue regulations.
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Weekend work is optional which means it is paid at the appropriate overtime rates.
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The current base rate of pay is $28.71 per hour plus $16.50 per day for conductor’s allowance. You may also be eligible for a high-capacity allowance if you drive an articulated or double-decker bus, plus any penalties accrued through voluntary overtime or public holiday work.
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As a trainee bus driver, you will:
• Participate in a nationally recognised Certificate of Road Transport and Logistics (2 years).
• Be fully upgraded for a MR or HR licence.
• Have assistance gaining a Driver Authority Card, required for operating a public passenger vehicle.
• Have additional roster options such as charter work (AM and PM shifts).
• Have secure employment with a diverse, Australian company.
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While there are opportunities for you to boost your pay through weekend voluntary overtime and charter work, we don’t allow you to work more than 6 days a week to help manage fatigue and ensure a work/life balance. We do cater for cultural needs I.e., prayer time or church responsibilities, however, to help us manage rostering requirements, we do require a months’ notice for annual leave.
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We provide 3 days of classroom-based training as well as 7-days of on-road training. You will be provided feedback daily on how you are going regarding driving skills. All training is fully paid as part of your bus driver traineeship.
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While we offer additional ‘buddy’ or ‘mentor’ support if required, there may come a time when we must accept that even with more training, being a bus driver may not be the career for you. As stated above, we will provide you feedback daily so you will know if you are doing well and where you need to improve.
General
Mechanics & Tradespeople
Drivers
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You will be entitled to a range of paid and unpaid leave options including:
• Annual leave (20 days per year)
• Picnic Day
• Sick leave
• Carers leave
• Compassionate leave
• Long service leave
• Leave to deal with family or domestic violence
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We have six-Sydney depots located at Burwood, Hoxton Park, Kingsgrove, Leichhardt, Smithfield and Tempe. While we do our best to place you at the most convenient depot for you, initially you may get placed at a depot where you are needed most. You can apply for a transfer to a different depot, which we will do our best to facilitate when vacancies become available.
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Yes, you be required to present relevant trade certificates and any other qualifications at your interview.
If you have a relevant trade certificate, on-the-job experience, possess a current ‘Heavy Rigid’ class vehicle licence, and can undertake shift work, we want to hear from you!
Light Vehicle Mechanics are encouraged to apply, with a view to upgrading to Heavy Vehicle qualifications.
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We are currently recruiting full-time apprentices in the following disciplines:
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Auto Electrics
• Body Repair (Panel Beating/Spray Painting)
• Automotive Air ConditioningTo be successful you must:
• Have a keen interest in mechanics, auto electrics or engineering
• Value teamwork and have a positive attitude to working in a safe and productive manner
• Be able to follow direction with excellent attention to detail
• Be able to listen and understand customer and company requirements
• Have the motivation to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Be committed to building a long-term careerYou will receive:
• A dedicated Mentor and Tradesman for your entire Apprenticeship
• Training with one Australia's leading TAFE Colleges
• A great workplace and culture
• Excellent wages and conditions
• Shift work with overtime opportunities
• Uniform and PPE provided
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