

Bus Driver - No experience needed · Sydney, NSW
Transdev John Holland Bus is recruiting permanent, full-time Bus Drivers to deliver safe, reliable transport across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs — no experience needed. As a 'Journey Maker' you'll be the face of the service: welcoming and assisting passengers, conducting safety checks and complying with NSW traffic regulations, managing ticketing and OPAL validation, working with the service delivery team and following a monthly roster. The role offers industry-leading, paid training (5 weeks on full pay), a free car-to-bus licence upgrade, a sign-on bonus up to $6,000 (MR licence or above, T&Cs apply), a free employee OPAL pass, 5 weeks annual leave plus loading, public holiday benefits, permanent full-time job security and depot perks (gym, pay TV, showers, social club). Depots are at Waverley, Randwick and Port Botany, with scenic routes including Bondi Beach. They're looking for someone passionate about customer service with a strong safety mindset and good driving record, who holds a full Australian driver's licence (minimum 12 months), is available Monday–Saturday (5 days), is comfortable with straight or split shifts and variable start times, lives within reasonable distance of a depot, and has full-time Australian working rights. A Working With Children Check and NSW Bus Driver Authority Card are required (help provided to obtain). Advertised 07/08/2026; applications close 31/12/2026.
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