Disability Support Worker (School Bus Aide)

About us 

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 75 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 6000 people and fleet of over 3800 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. 

The opportunity 

Are you a Disability Support Worker or Home Carer looking for something different? Join us as a School Bus Aide and make a real impact on the lives of children with disabilities. This role is perfect if you love interacting with kids and want to start and end each day knowing you’ve made a difference.

Kinetic are looking for a Bus Aide to provide assistance to School Bus drivers in the operation of School Bus Services (am/pm splits), ensuring efficient running and passenger safety. A Bus Aide may operate school services, charters, and special events. 

You’ll work split shifts (morning and afternoon), supporting students on their school bus journeys, ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the safe boarding and exiting of students, including those who are ambulant or use wheelchairs
• Supervise student behaviour to maintain a safe and respectful environment on board
• Attend to individual student needs, including liaising with the driver about comfort factors such as heating and cooling
• Engage positively with students, demonstrating a caring and supportive attitude throughout the journey
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere by initiating appropriate conversation and building rapport with students

Why Kinetic? 

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We offer full on-the-job training
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you'll tick 

We are people person with a customer first attitude, and therefore are looking for people with:

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public
• Ability to work as a team with the Driver to deliver a safe and effective service
• Current first aid certificate and CPR
• Current Working with Children Check (we can assist you obtaining one if required)
• Be able to pass a pre‐employment physical examination and medical history check 
• Australian Work Rights

How you apply

So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply for this job' button now! There has never been a better time to join Kinetic.

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.