Bus Driver

Role Overview

Sundale is seeking a dependable Bus Driver for a permanent full-time position based on the Sunshine Coast. The role runs Monday to Friday and focuses on helping older Australians stay active, connected and involved in community life.

With a long history of supporting Queenslanders across aged care, community care, retirement living and affordable housing, Sundale offers a workplace built around care, connection and creativity.

About the Position

In this role, you will safely transport residents to and from community outings, external activities and events. You will also assist residents when boarding and leaving the bus, help with seating, seatbelts and shopping when needed, and support the delivery of positive outing experiences.

Beyond driving, you will help keep the vehicle clean, safe and road-ready, complete log and maintenance records, and support recreation and care teams during organised outings when you are not behind the wheel.

Key Duties

• Drive residents safely to and from outings, events and external activities.
• Help residents get on and off the bus, including support with seating, seatbelts and shopping as required.
• Maintain a warm, respectful and professional manner with residents, families, volunteers and colleagues.
• Keep the bus clean, serviceable and prepared for use.
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections and report faults or maintenance concerns without delay.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs, including servicing and maintenance records.
• Assist recreation and care staff during planned outings and activities when driving is not required.
• Contribute to the planning and research of future outings to improve resident experiences.
• Follow road safety rules, Sundale policies, WHS expectations and manual handling procedures.
• Work cooperatively with site managers, lifestyle teams, volunteers and other staff members.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a reliable, professional driver who genuinely enjoys supporting older people and contributing to meaningful community experiences. You should be safety-conscious, friendly and able to build positive relationships with residents and team members alike.

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Queensland driver licence.
• Minimum Light Rigid (LR) licence class.
• Current Senior First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain it.
• National Police Check, arranged by Sundale.
• Pre-employment medical assessment, arranged by Sundale.

Values and Working Style

• Strong focus on resident safety and wellbeing.
• Friendly, respectful and patient approach.
• Ability to build rapport with residents, families and colleagues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, tasks and resident needs.
• Solid driving history and high standards of road safety.
• Awareness of WHS and manual handling requirements.

Benefits

• Pay above award rates.
• Additional superannuation contribution of 5% above the Superannuation Guarantee.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Five weeks of annual leave for full-time employees.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible full-time team members.
• Access to discounts, money tips and wellbeing tools through the Flare platform.
• Car salary packaging options.
• Private health insurance discounts.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program support.
• Referral bonus of up to $300 for each successful referral.
• Uniforms supplied.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time role. The work pattern is Monday to Friday and the location is the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. The role is part of the Operations function.

Sundale welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages. The organisation also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.