Bus Driver - Mt Maria College, PETRIE
Date: 22 Jul 2026
Location: PETRIE, QLD, AU, 4502
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Mt Maria College Petrie is a systemic co-educational secondary college within the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese. Our Vision is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian education through example, service and leadership. As a member of the Marist Schools Australia Network, the College embeds the Marist Charism across all areas of our college family. The College is conveniently located to public transport and UniSC.
Mt Maria College, Petrie offers multiple educational opportunities and pathways and prides itself on the strong sense of community and family spirit. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self-esteem are paramount within our college community.
The College motto ‘Lead by Example’, also shapes the culture of teaching and learning at the school. We aim to embed in our students a love of learning through a dynamic and responsive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students inclusive of those with tertiary aspirations and vocational educational pathways.
We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, with a strong focus on building resilience, accountability, and wellbeing to maximise learning in the classroom. This is to equip our students with strong minds and compassionate hearts to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Holistic Catholic education In the Marist Tradition: Our motto Presence, Love of Work, Family, Spirit, Simplicity and In the Way of Mary. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Mt Maria College is seeking a Bus Driver for a dedicated bus run service to and from school. Play a key part in ensuring the safety and comfort of students by providing a smooth and secure bus service that enhances their daily school experience!
The service operates every school day (Mon - Fri) before and after school and the roster will be shared with a second driver.
- Location: Mt Maria College - Petrie (S)
- Start date: 14/09/2026 - End of 2026 school year
- Work hours: 15.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17/ hour + 12.75% Super
- Status: Term Time Fixed Term | School Holidays are unpaid
- Ad close date: 16th August 2026
- Contact: (07) 3285 5500 | spetrie@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Checking student documentation when students enter the bus and assisting those who need help entering or exiting the bus
- Safely drive the bus to pick up and return students to designated stops before and after school, in accordance with an approved route on an approved time schedule
- Driving the bus for school excursions
- Checking the bus tyres, lights, and oil and performing other basic maintenance checks before bus usage
- Reporting behavioural student incidents, traffic incidents, and near misses.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Previous experience driving children or students, ensuring their safety and well-being, and being able to assist those who need help entering or exiting the bus
- A proven track record of safely operating a bus, preferably driving school buses following designated routes and schedules
- Experience driving buses on school excursions or field trips
- Familiarity with performing basic vehicle checks, ensuring the bus is in good working condition before use
- Incident reporting and communication
- LR/MR Driving Licence
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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