Available to individuals with a heavy vehicle licence and more than 6 months of bus industry experience. This offer applies to both full-time and part-time (pro-rata) roles.

$6,000 in total

• $1,000 after completion of 3 months

• $2,000 after completion of 6 months

• $3,000 after completion of 12 months

Terms and Conditions

• The sign-on bonus is available only to applicants who apply on or after 14 March 2025. 

• Applicable to drivers who are successfully hired to Transit Systems NSW. 

• Must have at least 6 months Bus driving experience. 

• To be eligible, you must meet minimum driving requirements of 110 shifts in the first 6 months and a combined total of 220 shifts over the 12-month period.  

• Casual employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

• Sign on bonus is subject to tax and superannuation in accordance with the relevant legislation. 

• Sign on bonus payments will be made in the first applicable pay adjustment after completion of the period. 

• Returning employees are eligible, provided they have been away from Transit Systems for more than 12 months.

• If employment ends for any reason, no payment is due (i.e. there is no pro-rata/partial amount for less than 6 or 12 months). 

• If an employee changes status between full time to Casual, no payment is due (i.e. there is no pro-rata/partial amount for less than 6 or 12 months).

• If an employee changes status between full time and part time in a 6-month period, a pro-rata calculation will be done based on hours worked in that period. 

• Amounts stated are paid to full time employees. Part time employees receive a pro-rata based on their hours of work. 

• If an employee transfers to a different depot or region (where the bonus is not applicable), their eligibility for the sign-on bonus will be discontinued.

• The terms and conditions of the sign-on bonus will be included in the employee’s contract. By accepting the job offer, the employee agrees to the terms and conditions of the sign-on bonus.

• Those on extended leave will be considered on a case by case basis with final approval to be determined by the Managing Director. 

• These Terms and Conditions may be varied as determined by the Managing Director.