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ANZSCO 731213Updated 2026-01-29
Passenger Coach Driver
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 731213OSCA 711233
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 80k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1530
Salary range: AUD 72k-AUD 88k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.9%
NSW
26.5%
QLD
23%
VIC
Education mix
33%
certificate iii/ iv
24.6%
year 10 and below
12.8%
year 12
Role overview
Passenger Coach Drivers drive coaches to transport passengers long distances on scheduled intercity services over established routes.
What you do
- • Stops at set locations to pick up and set down passengers.
- • Opens and closes doors before and after passengers board or disembark.
- • May check tickets.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (33%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Advises passengers on destinations.
- • Controls lighting, heating and ventilation on buses.
- • Maintains conduct of passengers.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1530
Annual median: AUD 80k
Range: AUD 72k-AUD 88k