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FIFO Village Bus Driver
Transports workers between airport, village and work areas within the vehicle class, passenger authority and site rules required for the route.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$85k–$105kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextVaries by village contract and transport schedule; split or early shifts may apply.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Transports workers between airport, village and work areas within the vehicle class, passenger authority and site rules required for the route. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Complete vehicle pre-starts
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Drive to route and fatigue controls
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Assist passengers and communicate changes
- 04
Keep trip and defect records
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Support utility tasks where the role combines duties
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Bus or coach in the licensed class
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Passenger manifests
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Radio and fleet systems
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Forklift only if separately licensed and assigned
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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MR or HR licence matching the bus and jurisdiction
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Passenger or driver authorisation where required
- 03
Driving history and medical standards for the role
- 04
Site induction; some combined roles require an LF forklift licence
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Passenger transport experience
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Vehicle class and driving record
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Fatigue and incident controls
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Customer communication
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Confirm the actual bus class and passenger authority
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Build commercial passenger-driving experience
- 03
Apply to village and workforce transport contractors
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Verify combined utility duties before accepting
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Bus class and passenger duties
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Roster and split shifts
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Combined utility responsibilities
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Contract terms
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
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How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Build scheduling, materials and stakeholder coordination skills, with clear records of decisions and work handovers.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.