Shuttle Bus Driver

Join Ventia and help support Australia’s Defence community as a Shuttle Bus Driver. Play a vital role in keeping our Defence personnel moving safely and reliably. Based at Howard Springs, you will provide shuttle bus services to and from designated Defence bases in Darwin, NT. 

What’s on offer     

Competitive hourly rate of $33.70 plus a generous market rate allowance of $6.75 per hour

Total hourly rate – $40.45 

• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program. 
• 7-day rotating roster, operating anywhere from 5am – 9pm
• Access to Ventia’s: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands 
• This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital support function in a dynamic Defence environment 

About the role 

Ventia is seeking an experienced Driver to join our team on a casual basis. The duration is approx. 3 months, from mid-June till the end of August 2026. 

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)  

• Safely drive Defence personnel to and from allocated Defence bases (Mostly between Howard Springs and RAAF Darwin)
• Managing and marshalling buses entering and exiting the pickup loop
• Coordinating the orderly movement of buses and traffic within the pickup area
• Ensuring personnel are directed to and boarded on the correct bus
• Acting as the primary point of contact for shuttle bus and transport operations
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance including cleaning, inspections, basic fault finding, minor repairs, and tyre/wheel changes
• Complete basic paperwork and filing tasks related to transport operations

About you   

• Experience as a Driver and operating a bus
• A valid MR license, and H endorsement.
• Skilled in route planning and navigation, including the use of GPS and maps
• Personable, with good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures, look out for your team, and report incidents or hazards without delay

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
 
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply  

Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 167343