Career pathway

Bus and Coach Drivers

ANZSCO 7312

Employed

40,800

Part-time share

40%

Female share

16%

Median weekly earnings

$1,795

Median age

54 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Bus and Coach Drivers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.

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About this career

Bus and Coach Drivers drive buses and coaches to transport passengers over established and special routes.

What they typically do

Stopping at set locations to pick up and set down passengers
Opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
Controlling lighting, heating and ventilation on buses
Collecting fares and giving change and tickets, and monitoring electronic entry
Advising passengers on destinations
Maintaining conduct of passengers
May use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries for passengers
May assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings
May maintain, service and clean coaches

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

32.7%

QLD

24.4%

VIC

20.2%

11.3%

6.5%

TAS

1.9%

ACT

1.7%

1.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Bus and Coach Drivers.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.