Bus Driver Station Assistant Maryborough West

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Your opportunity

As a Bus Driver / Station Assistant (internally known as Station Assistant) youll 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.

Youll 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. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best including:

Annual salary of $.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 (GMT10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 20th of May 2026.
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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 contactTanya Andersonvia 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 Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.