At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive school buses and coaches, ensuring safety and friendly service.
- Company: Panorama Coaches, known for a strong safety culture and modern fleet.
- Benefits: Flexible casual work, competitive rates, paid training, and uniform provided.
- Other info: Immediate start available in Colac & Warrnambool.
- Why this job: Enjoy flexible hours while staying active and connected with your community.
- Qualifications: MR/HR Licence, valid WWCC, and a safe driving record required.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Panorama Coaches is looking for reliable, friendly and safety-focused Relief School Bus / Coach Drivers to join our team based in Colac and Warrnambool. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced driver who is looking for casual, flexible work without the commitment of a regular full-time schedule. Relief drivers provide valuable support when our regular drivers are unavailable due to illness, holidays or planned leave.
Whether you're semi-retired, retired and looking to stay active, or simply looking for a flexible way to supplement your income, this role offers the opportunity to work when you want to and stay connected with your local community.
Why drive with Panorama Coaches?
- Flexible casual relief work – help cover shifts when regular drivers are away
- Work primarily during school terms, with occasional charter opportunities
- A great way to stay active and involved in your local community
- Competitive rates + excellent conditions
- Modern, automatic, air-conditioned buses and coaches
- Paid training and induction provided
- Supportive management and a strong safety-first culture
- Uniform supplied
- Opportunities for additional work when available
- Immediate start available
Locations: Colac & Warrnambool
The Role: As a Relief Driver, you will provide cover for school bus services and charter work when required. Shifts may vary depending on driver leave, illness and operational requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely operating school buses and coaches
- Providing reliable and friendly service to students, schools and charter passengers
- Maintaining a high standard of passenger safety and duty of care
- Completing daily vehicle safety checks
- Complying with road laws, fatigue management requirements and company policies
- Representing Panorama Coaches in a professional and courteous manner
About You:
We're looking for drivers who are dependable, safety-conscious and enjoy working with people.
You will need:
- Current MR, HR or Heavy Vehicle Licence (essential)
- Valid STVic Driver Accreditation (essential)
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- A proven safe driving record
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional presentation and a reliable attitude
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous bus or coach driving experience is highly regarded
A Great Fit for Experienced Drivers:
If you've spent years behind the wheel and are now looking for a little more flexibility, this could be the perfect opportunity. You don't need to commit to a five-day working week. Our relief drivers play an important role in keeping our services running when our regular drivers are unavailable. It's meaningful work, with a great team, modern vehicles and the flexibility that casual work provides.
About Panorama Coaches:
Panorama Coaches operates a modern fleet of automatic, air-conditioned 24–57 seat buses and coaches, providing safe and comfortable transport for school and charter services across regional Victoria. We pride ourselves on our professional drivers, strong safety culture and commitment to providing reliable service to our passengers and customers.
Bus/Coach Driver in Colac employer: Panorama Coaches
Panorama Coaches is an excellent employer for those seeking flexible, casual work as a Relief Bus/Coach Driver in the vibrant communities of Colac and Warrnambool. With a strong emphasis on safety, competitive pay, and modern vehicles, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values community connection and offers opportunities for additional shifts. This role is perfect for experienced drivers looking to maintain an active lifestyle while contributing meaningfully to local transport services.
