What this occupation involves

Drives a coach to transport passengers long distances on scheduled intercity services over established routes. Registration or licensing is required.

  • stopping at set locations to pick up and set down passengers
  • opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
  • controlling lighting, heating and ventilation on buses
  • collecting fares and giving change and tickets, and monitoring electronic entry
  • advising passengers on destinations
  • maintaining conduct of passengers
  • may use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries for passengers
  • may assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings
  • may maintain, service and clean coaches

Labour market — Australia

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.

No shortage National rating
By state & territory
ACT
No shortage
NSW
No shortage
NT
No shortage
QLD
No shortage
SA
No shortage
TAS
No shortage
VIC
No shortage
WA
No shortage
National rating history
No shortage Moderate Shortage
Employment projections
Job growth · Jobs and Skills Australia

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