Casual Bus Driver – Street Surfer Bus

Employment type: Casual

Remuneration: $58.27 per hour plus superannuation

Location: Hoppers Crossing based. This role will be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

We are seeking Bus Drivers to support Wyndham City Council’s Youth Services team by operating the Wyndham Street Surfer Bus, a mobile outreach service connecting young people aged 12–25 with programs, activities and support across the municipality.

You will safely transport Youth Services staff and partner agencies to various locations, including sporting reserves, shopping centres and community events. You will conduct pre-start checks and site inspections, identify potential hazards and follow Council’s occupational health and safety procedures to ensure safe operations in a range of environments, including high-traffic areas.

Strong communication and time management skills are essential, along with a commitment to safety, risk management and positive engagement with young people, colleagues and the community. Experience working with young people is an advantage.

The service operates four to six days and nights per week, so availability to work across all days, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Please note: Candidates progressing to interview must provide a recent VicRoads Driving History Report and evidence of a current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 November. Shortlisted candidates must also be available for a practical driving assessment in Hoppers Crossing on Tuesday 1 December.

What your day will look like

• Safely operate the Street Surfer Bus to support youth programs and outreach activities across Wyndham
• Conduct site inspections before and during engagements, identifying hazards and assessing risks at sporting reserves, shopping centres and community events
• Complete routine vehicle checks and maintenance tasks, including checking oil and water levels, refuelling and keeping the bus clean and ready for use
• Monitor site conditions, identify emerging risks and work with the Youth Services team to implement appropriate safety controls
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with staff to ensure safe and effective operations
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in line with established procedures, including reporting and escalating issues where required

What you will bring

• Experience driving a coach-sized bus or similar heavy vehicle
• A current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence and Driver Accreditation Certificate
• Knowledge of safe work practices and occupational health and safety requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and resolve minor issues
• Experience engaging with the community, particularly young people (desirable)
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR and Employee Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Luke Hartley, Team Leader Street Surfer Bus on 9742 0936.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a panel interview on Wednesday 25 November and if proceeding to the next stage, a supervised Driving Assessment on Tuesday 1 December.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.