Bus Driver

Bus Driver - Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week - term time) ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL - BUS DRIVER Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland. Opening in 1892, Girls Grammar has served and supported the education of girls and young women for over 130 years. Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’. Each member of our School family contributes to sustaining an environment in which individuals actively engage in their learning; where School values are embraced; where mutual and self-respect is paramount; where community and global citizenship is fostered and where excellence in every endeavour is sought and celebrated. OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY At Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, we have an unwavering dedication to educate and nurture influential young women who contribute passionately and confidently to our diverse and ever-changing society. OUR PURPOSE Our purpose is to empower and inspire confidence in young women to create and embrace every opportunity. OUR MISSION Our mission is to foster a connected community that develops clever and confident young women. OUR VALUES Staff and students are expected to display the following behaviours that are at the core of our School: Connection - We foster meaningful relationships that create a strong, supportive community among students, staff, families, and alumni. Integrity – We uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, and accountability, ensuring our actions align with our words. Confidence – We empower our students to believe in their abilities, embrace challenges, and lead with courage in all aspects of life. Curiosity - We inspire a lifelong love of learning, encouraging our students to ask questions, explore ideas, and seek solutions. Traditions – We honour the rich heritage of our school, embracing the values and practices that shape our unique identity. OUR MOTTO Non Scholae Sed Vitae - Not only for school but for life we are learning. THE ROLE Position: Bus Driver Employment Type: Permanent Part Time – Term Time Hours of Work: 20 hours per week Commence: 19 January 2026 Hours of work are 6.30am - 8.30am & 2.45pm - 4.45pm Monday to Friday. Hours can be subject to change depending on student pick ups. A 15% allowance is applied to Broken Shift hours. Some additional hours are required over the school holiday periods for mandatory training and other requirements. Additional hours will be scheduled in advance. Weekend work is paid at Overtime rates and is also an option to help drive our Boarding Students to and from Boarding activities. POSITION OBJECTIVE Rockhampton Girls Grammar Schools Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school according to the daily schedule. The Bus Driver must ensure that the school bus is always in a good operating condition and cleanliness maintained. The Bus Driver must maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, traffic regulations and the Schools Code of Conduct. COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY The Bus Driver, when dealing with the community, must act courteously and respectfully. This includes if the Bus Driver receives a complaint regarding bus schedules or the quality of service being provided. The school Bus Driver must report all complaints to the Transport Manager and/or Facilities and Services Manager. EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES Knowledge of highway and school bus regulations. Experience in dealing with children including those with special needs. Experience in record keeping systems, scheduling systems and procedures. Knowledge of plant equipment cleaning standards and procedures for buses. Analytical problem‑solving skills with strong organisational and time management skills. Demonstrated sound work ethic with strong verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a proven capacity to cooperate and work positively with students and staff. WHAT WE OFFER Professional Development opportunities Employee Assistance Program Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options available MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Promote Rockhampton Girls Grammar School inside and outside the school community. Possess a current Blue Card from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian or have the ability to obtain. Hold a current MR or HR Licence; and Hold a current Driver Authorisation or ability to obtain. All applicants will be subject to Rockhampton Girls Grammar School legislative screening procedures and will be required to authorise such checks and provide identification. These checks are consistent with Rockhampton Girls Grammar's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. APPLICATION INFORMATION To be considered for the Bus Driver position please submit a copy of: Cover Letter and Resume via Seek in PDF format Blue Card Driver Licence Drivers Authorisation 2 professional references Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Rockhampton Girls Grammar School reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. For further information contact Emily Conrad, the Human Resources Officer on *** or **@rggs.qld.edu.au #J-18808-Ljbffr