Bus Driver / Station Assistant - Maryborough West

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Your opportunity

As a Bus Driver / Station Assistant (internally known as Station Assistant), you’ll drive and convey passengers on a bus between Maryborough West and Hervey Bay and you will also be required to drive a company vehicle to Howard Station to perform cleaning and maintenance duties. 

You’ll work fairly autonomously, however you will have the support of an experienced small team of up to three people per shift to assist you in performing routine duties associated with station operations. 

This is a temporary full-time position until June 2028. 

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:  

•    Annual salary of $68,370 + 12.75% super + applicable penalties and allowances
•    5 weeks of annual leave per year
•    Work within a supportive team environment
•    Travel discounts and lifestyle perks through QR
•    Access to 280+ gyms and pools with Fitness Passport

For a full list of benefits please visit Employee Benefits.

Purpose that Counts. As a Bus Driver / Station Assistant some of your duties will include:

•    Convey passengers between Maryborough West and Hervey Bay
•    General cleaning and maintenance duties at Maryborough and Howard Station (e.g. cleaning, mowing, whipper snipping)
•    Assisting customers and handling luggage
•    Making platform announcements and managing the platform 
•    Reporting any safety concerns
•    Operating station machinery and equipment 
•    Perform additional duties as requested by the Supervisor 

For full position responsibilities please read this Position Description.

Roser/Hours

This is a temporary full-time opportunity which generally works between the hours of 04:00 to 22:00 and is split between a morning, day and night shift on a rotating roster. 

This role will require to work weekends and public holidays. 

Regular travelling between Maryborough West, Hervey Bay and Howard will also be required. You will also be required to travel to Brisbane and Rockhampton for training. 

We are seeking to connect with someone who ideally will have: 

•   The ability to work independently and in a team
•    Strong communication skills and a customer focused attitude  
•    Ability to work safely and follow directions given   
•    Ability to undertake a variety of manual handling tasks including cleaning and lifting up to 20 kilograms
•    Previous experience driving a bus or operating yard machinery is highly desirable 
•    The ability to travel within your position 
•    Hold a current ‘MR’ Drivers licence – mandatory  

Candidates will also need to obtain the below certificate at their own cost prior to employment if they do not currently hold: 

•    Drivers Authorisation Qualification 

Please apply to Station Assistant - Maryborough West (11384) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 20th of May 2026. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Tanya Anderson via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Tanya Anderson with your specific enquiry via email to tanya.anderson@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.