Career pathway

Passenger Coach Driver

ANZSCO 731213

Employed

1,800

Part-time share

48%

Female share

11%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Passenger Coach Drivers drive coaches to transport passengers long distances on scheduled intercity services over established routes.

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.
May check tickets.
Controls lighting, heating and ventilation on buses.
Advises passengers on destinations.
Maintains conduct of passengers.
May use public address systems to provide information and 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

31.9%

QLD

26.5%

VIC

23%

6.4%

TAS

5.3%

4.5%

1.5%

ACT

0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Passenger Coach Driver.

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