Terms & Conditions

New Driver

Sign-on Bonus

Leichhardt, Burwood and Kingsgrove

No experience required, we'll pay you while we train you. Applicable to Full-time and part-time (pro rata) roles.

$5,000 in total

  • $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.

  • 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.

  • 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.