Depot Manager
Ready for your next opportunity? Bring your leadership, operational and people management skills to Busways’ Grafton depot! We’re looking for a hands-on and proactive leader to oversee day-to-day depot operations and drive performance. You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, reliable public transport services to the local community every day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the day-to-day management of the depot including dispatch, rostering, payroll processes and operational coordination
- Oversee people management activities including staff supervision, leave management, performance management and disciplinary actions
- Manage compliance, reporting and incident investigations including customer complaints, accident reports and operational issues
- Maintain depot presentation including cleanliness, yard conditions and infrastructure, ensuring a safe and professional environment
- Drive service delivery outcomes aligned with Busways’ frameworks, ensuring consistent and high-quality operations
- Monitor and achieve contractual and internal KPIs, ensuring staff understand their impact on performance outcomes
- Promote a strong safety culture by maintaining risk registers, ensuring WHS compliance and supporting safety initiatives
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong administrative and operational experience, including rostering, payroll or coordination tasks
- Demonstrated knowledge of service delivery, incident management, employee relations and workplace health & safety
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, stakeholders and the local community
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organisational and time management skills
- Local area knowledge and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
- Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have working rights in Australia
What We Offer You:
At Busways, we don’t just transport people â we care about every part of the journey. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a modern office environment with great benefits, including:
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexible work - up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish timesâ¯
- A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
- Employee Referral Program - generous cash bonuses
- Free on-site parking
- Fitness Passport - discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
- Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are:
For over 80 years, Busways has proudly delivered reliable, safe, and high-quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2,800+ people, we’re committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience, transporting over 47 million passengers annually.
How to Apply:
Think this sounds like your perfect fit? Please apply via the Apply button. This ad will expire on 09/05/2026. All applicants will receive an outcome via email. Please include the following in your application:
- A cover letter telling us who you are and why you’d be a great fit for this role!
- A current resume detailing your experience.
Please Note: The successful applicant will be offered an initial 12 month fixed-term contract with the intention of then becoming a permanent employee. This is part of Busways hiring policy for all admin roles. Our rate of conversion to permanent positions is over 90%.
Questions? Contact our Recruitment Team on 02 9497 1800 or recruitment@busways.com.au.
Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from diverse backgrounds
No agency applications, please.
