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What this job is
A tram driver operates electric trams on fixed rail networks in Australian cities, transporting passengers safely along designated routes. They control acceleration, braking, and door systems whilst monitoring traffic conditions, passenger safety, and adherence to timetables. The role requires compliance with transport authority regulations, vehicle maintenance checks, and incident reporting protocols.
Pay
A$3,001 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adhere to transportation work schedulecore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Clean road vehiclescore
- Complaint Handlingcore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Apply conflict management
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Dispatch Documentation
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Workload Self-Management