Bus Driver
OSCA 711231·ANZSCO 731211
36,000
41.2%
13.4%
56 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Drives a bus to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes.
What they typically do
- Drives a bus to transport passengers over established routes while adhering to traffic regulations
- Stops at set locations to enable passengers to board and alight
- Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus
- Collects fares and issues tickets, and monitors electronic payment
- Provides information to passengers regarding routes, schedules and fares
- Monitors and ensures the safety of passengers during transit, and maintains the orderly conduct of passengers
- Completes required paperwork and documentation, such as daily logs and incident reports
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Bus Driver.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.