Bus Driver ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

  • 495251
  • Cairns
  • MacKillop Catholic College - Mount Peter
  • Non-Teaching
  • Term Time - Fixed Term

Bus Driver

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for a Bus Driver to join their growing College community in 2026.  


Contract Dates:
Tuesday 27th January 2026 to Friday 22nd January 2027

Salary Range: Service Staff Schedule Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour

Employment Type: Term-Time, Fixed-Term Position

Hours: 20 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday, split shift - 6.30am - 8.30am & 2.45pm - 4.45pm)

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 2nd January 2026 (unless filled prior)
 
Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.  We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

 

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College (www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au), a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes.  The College had the first Year 12 cohort graduate in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The Bus Driver will conduct morning and afternoon bus runs from Yarrabah Community to MacKillop Catholic College.

For further information about the responsibilities, please see the Position Description Download File Bus Driver Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Current Queensland Drivers Licence - Class LR
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquires

Joanne O'Brien, Business Manager
P:  07 4081 7600
E: hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au

 

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.