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School Bus Driver - Alice Springs


Company : CDC Northern Territory


Location : Alice Springs, Australia


Created : 2026-03-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAt CDC Northern Territory, casual employment doesnt mean short-term thinking. Many of our drivers join us casually and stay for years building experience, upgrading licences, and becoming a valued part of our depot teams. We operate essential transport services across Darwin, Humpty Doo, Jabiru, Batchelor and Alice Springs. While were proud to be part of a global transport group, our focus in the Territory is local supporting communities, investing in people, and doing work that matters.Casual Bus Drivers Ongoing, Long-Term OpportunitiesBuild skillsUpgrade licencesBe part of the communityA warm welcome awaits you at CDC Northern Territory. These roles are casual, but the work itself is ongoing and reliable. Our services run year-round, and many of our casual drivers enjoy consistent work across school terms, urban services, charter work, events and contracts.Casual role. Long-term relationship. These roles are casual, but the work itself is ongoing and reliable. Our services run year-round, and many of our casual drivers enjoy consistent work across school terms, urban services, charter work, events and contracts.Start where you are well support your developmentYou dont need to arrive fully qualified. Were committed to developing our drivers over time and will support you with:Free licence upgrades where requiredSupport to obtain your H endorsementOngoing, paid on-the-job trainingOpportunities to build experience across different servicesEven if youve never driven a bus before, well pay you while training you to become a confident, safe and professional driver in our fleet.Flexible work that fits your lifeOur casual drivers value the ability to choose work that suits their lifestyle while still having access to regular opportunities.You may choose to:Work school runs during term timePick up urban route drivingSupport charter, event and contract workIncrease or adjust hours over timeMany drivers start with limited availability and gradually build their hours as confidence and capability grow.Life at our Alice Springs depotOur Alice Springs depot has a relaxed, respectful and close-knit culture. Drivers look out for one another and take pride in supporting local families, students and the broader community.Youll be driving a modern, well-maintained and air-conditioned fleet, supported by strong safety systems and a team that genuinely values your contribution.About youWere looking for people who value reliability, professionalism and community connection and who are open to developing their skills over time.Youll need:A Northern Territory drivers licence with a good driving recordAn MR or HR licence, or willingness to obtain oneAn H endorsement, or willingness to obtain oneA current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), or willingness to obtain oneA friendly, respectful manner and confidence interacting with people of all ages and abilitiesPrevious bus or heavy vehicle experience is welcome but not essential attitude and commitment matter most.Join us for the journeyIf youre looking for ongoing casual work with longevity, opportunities to upgrade your licences, and a workplace where people are supported to stay and grow, CDC Northern Territory could be the right fit for you.To learn more about becoming a bus driver with us, contact our Alice Springs Depot on 08 8914 9***, or click APPLY NOW.CDC Northern Territory is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Be careful - Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr