Career pathway

Charter And Tour Bus Driver

ANZSCO 731212

Employed

1,500

Part-time share

64%

Female share

13%

Median age

60 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Charter and Tour Bus Drivers drive coaches to transport passengers on sightseeing, educational and other tours.

What they typically do

Stops at set locations to pick up and set down passengers.
Opens and closes doors before and after passengers board or disembark.
Controls lighting, heating and ventilation on buses.
Advises passengers on destinations.
Maintains conduct of passengers.
May use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries to 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

24.7%

VIC

24.6%

QLD

19.5%

16.8%

8.7%

TAS

2.9%

1.9%

ACT

0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Charter And Tour Bus Driver.

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