Bus Driver

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is seeking mature and responsible Bus Driver to join our team. Commencing April 2022.

Nestled in the foothills of Australia’s pristine alpine mountain region and located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Jindabyne, only a short drive from the Alpine resorts of Thredbo and Perisher, Snowy Mountains Grammar School is truly unique.

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting our weekly residential students between Jindabyne and Canberra on Friday and Sunday nights during school terms.

For the right applicant, assistance can be provided to obtain a Light Rigid (LR) license.

Position Details

Award: 2021 Independence Schools NSW MEA
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications and in accordance with the 2021 Independent Schools NSW MEA
Term: Permanent Part-time during school term. 3pm – 9pm each shift. Friday and Sunday. Commencing Tuesday 26th April 2022.
Closing Date: Applications have now closed.

The school attracts students from across NSW and Victoria and has a weekend program that incorporates the Snowy Mountains in both summer and winter. Activities include mountain biking and snowsports.

Our motto is CHALLENGE BELONG EXPLORE because we believe it is important that all members of our school community feel that they belong, are challenged to achieve beyond their personal best, and encouraged to explore a diverse range of opportunities as life-long learners. We are a school that is committed to working with families to develop well-rounded young people who model traditional biblical Christian values and contribute as outstanding citizens.

In addition to its diverse academic program, the School provides an extensive co-curricular program that includes Mountain Biking, Equestrian, Snowsports and Aviation. Snowy Mountains Grammar School has also been recognised for its innovative approach to education, receiving The Educator Magazine’s Innovative Schools award (2016, 2017 & 2020) and has been named as a recipient of a National Award in Education (Boarding) in 2018 as well as being a finalist in other categories.

Overview

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting our weekly residential students between Jindabyne and Canberra in one of the schools’ 23-seater buses. The driver is responsible for the children in their care during this time. 

Applicants should include a curriculum vitae, containing the contact details of three referees (one of whom should be the person’s most recent employer) and a statement outlining the applicant’s experience.

All applicants must be supportive to the ethos of coeducational independent schools and provide a current Working with Children Check clearance. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Candidate Criteria

Essential Requirements

  • Current Light Rigid (LR) driver’s license
  • First aid certification including CPR
  • Working with children check

Need more information?

If you would like more information about this opportunity or would like to discuss further, please contact:

Mrs Julie Wright
Head of Boarding

E: julie.wright@smgs.nsw.edu.au
P: (02) 6457 1022

Applications should be submitted online using the Apply Now link at the top of this page.