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Women's bus driver career open days

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Get to know what it’s like to be a Council bus operator at our women’s bus driver career open days at bus depots across Brisbane.

Become a bus driver

Council offers a reliable and rewarding career as a bus operator, with paid training, long‑term stability and flexibility. At the women’s bus driver career open days, you’ll hear directly from female drivers and trainers about what the job involves and what it’s like to work in the industry.

These free open days – at each of our depots around Brisbane - let you experience bus driving in a low‑pressure, supportive environment.

You can: 

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Meet female drivers.

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Tour a working bus depot and get behind the wheel.

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Learn about training pathways, career progression and on-the-job support.

In our video, female drivers talk about what it's like to work as a Council bus driver.

Bus operator 1: My favourite thing about being a bus operator is knowing that I'm helping people to get where they need to be.

Bus operator 2: The great benefits of this job is the work-life balance, especially when you have family and also the support network from your fellow bus operators.

Bus operator 1: I would say you can definitely do it. If I can do it, then you can do it as well.

Bus operator 2: The best thing about this job, other than driving, is definitely the views and what you see when you are out and about.

Bus operator 1: It's a great feeling to be in control of such a big vehicle.

Eligibility

Women aged 21+ holding a current Australian open (3 years) driver licence are eligible to attend this event.

As this is a recruitment event, open days are not suitable for children.

Bus depot open day venues and dates

Women's bus driver career open days are being held on Saturday:

  • 6 June at Virginia Bus Depot
  • 22 August at Toowong Bus Depot
  • 12 September at Willawong Bus Depot
  • 10 October at Carina Bus Depot
  • 14 November at Rochedale Bus Depot.

 

Register

You must register to participate in an open day. You can choose from 2 sessions:

  • 8.30am-1.30pm
  • 12pm-5.10pm.

Check event listings for more information and to register.

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Female bus driver, smiling, with bus in background.

The following open days were held on Saturday:

  • 28 March at Garden City Bus Depot
  • 2 May at Sherwood Bus Depot
  • 16 May at Eagle Farm Bus Depot.

Thanks to all who attended.

Recruitment opportunities

If you’re interested in applying for a job as a Council bus driver, you can take the next step on the day. You'll have access to recruitment information and same‑day assessment activities.

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More questions?

If you need more information about bus operator recruitment, email Council.