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Recruitment Process

It is essential applicants complete all parts of the application form, provide written responses to the additional questions, attach a recent (within 4 weeks) RTA driving history and completed Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Declaration Form. Incomplete applications may result in an applicant being declined.

All written applications will be assessed against the following eligibility criteria:
  • Is willing to work all shifts relevant to the position.
  • Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Has recent and regular driving experience.
  • Has held an Australian Unrestricted Driver’s licence for 12 months of the last 2 years (New Zealand Bus Drivers with equivalent Bus Driver Authority Card are exempt)
  • Has a good RTA driving history (refer to the leaflet “Looking for a good job”).
  • Has completed all parts of the application form as required.
At the completion of the initial assessment, the selection panel will review the remaining applications and shortlist according to the following criteria:
  • Relevant work or life experience.
  • Stable work or life history.
  • Safe Driving Record
  • Responses to Additional Questions
The shortlisted applicants will then be scheduled for two written multiple-choice tests that will assess verbal comprehension and ability to use timetables.

Those who successfully pass the two tests will be booked for a final interview with the selection panel.

The panel will then recommend applicants for appointment, who will need to undergo the following pre-employment checks prior to induction:
  • Working with Children check
  • Application for Ministry of Transport Authority Card
  • Pre-employment Medical Assessment
  • Reference Checks

At the completion of the above pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be informed of the start date for their induction into State Transit.

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