Ventura Bus Lines
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    59%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.0(32 ratings)
    Career development
    2.8(32 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.8(32 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(32 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.1(32 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.3(32 ratings)
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    5.0
    Bus Driver
    Nov 2025
    Knoxfield VIC 3180Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    excellent place to work if you like driving
    The good thingsStaff colleagues friendly Multi cultural Reasonable policy and procedures Excellent management
    The challengesNot really at present
    3.0
    Bus Driver
    Aug 2025
    Lilydale VIC 31401 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great drivers culture. Peace of mind. and .... lots of wheel time.
    The good thingsMoney is good. Overtime available. Stressed free job.
    The challengesSame day everyday. Start time can be 4am. Shift length can be 11 hrs. Which is tough.
    1.0
    Bus Driver
    Dec 2024
    Moorabbin VIC 3189
    Poorly organised and arrogant officers in recruitment department. After getting through almost every stage of the recruitment process, recruitment officer broke off all contact - no reason or explanation was ever given. Applicant complied with every quest in a most reasonable manner
    The good thingsNot applicable. Steer clear of Company
    The challengesNot. Applicable. Steer clear of Company
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Mechanical Technician
    Sep 2024
    Knoxfield VIC 3180current employee
    Very happy with the first few months at Ventura and would recommend it as a good place to work.
    The good thingsFriendly supportive environment. Safety is a priority. Management have been helpful. Overtime if you want to work it.
    The challengesLearning new systems that trucks don't have. Meeting bus run out times.
    1.0
    Bus Driver
    Jul 2024
    Dandenong VIC 31753 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    It’s an ok job if you have no life and just want money, no work life balance and you’re just a number to the managers, they don’t care about you or your wellbeing
    The good thingsThe pay is good but keep in mind the hours are high and there’s no life
    The challengesManagement, long hours, dealing with passengers. Its always your fault even if it isn’t
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Driver
    Jun 2024
    Hastings VIC 39157 to 8 years in the role
    I should'nt have done that.
    The good thingsgetting paid and going home
    The challengesmanagement from dandenong, OPPs, OCC, "customers" OLD buses, every complaint against you no matter what is valid, years of service means nothing, the roster means NO life balance. Watching my family grow up without me.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Driver
    Dec 2021
    A Great Company to stay away from.
    The good thingsSOME of the drivers are excellent people with a customer focus. Most of the passengers are just regular people that treat you with respect.
    The challengesManagement are VERY profit focus and treat drivers as an expendable asset of the business.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Management
    Aug 2021
    The experience is rather forgettable, leaving was the best decision I made.
    The good thingsSecurity as long as you don't voice your opinion.
    The challengesThe challenge is daily with most management, manage by fear and lack of empathy is scary.
    7 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Diesel Mechanic
    Mar 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Love to go back again when struggle in life finish.
    The good thingsworkshop mechanics always share knowledge when taking interest. Job is ok , respectful and balance life .
    The challengescommunication is hard with seniors.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Driver
    Feb 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    if you are only after money and don't care about anything else, then this is good place as long as you treat your manager like GOD.
    The good thingspay is good and I think above standard rates.
    The challengesmanagement thinks they own drivers and drivers are not supposed to complain about safety or anything. just keep doing the work without saying anything.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Driver
    Feb 2021
    The grass is always greener somewhere else.
    The good thingsThe wage because you get penalty rates
    The challengesManagement, bad culture in the workplace, always accountable till proven innocent.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Bus Driver
    Dec 2020
    No such thing as diversity in this company!
    The good thingsColleagues are great!
    The challengesManagement, drivers and staff treated poorly
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Bus Driver
    Apr 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Happy and gratefull for experience.
    The good thingsAbility to have employment.
    The challengesShift work. Long hours.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Driver
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Could be better.
    The good thingsOnly work every third weekend (Saturday) on a 9 week rotating roster. You know your roster for 9 weeks.
    The challengesShift start and finish times are not consistent. Start times vary each day. Hard to maintain a routine
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Bus Driver
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    If upper management appreciated its Drivers which are the life blood of any Bus Company then my experience would have been a whole lot better. This company has no regard for its drivers safety it only sees Dollar signs.
    The good thingsLots of good people to work with.
    The challengesHaving to hold your tongue when being crucified by Passengers as Management would only ever take their side.
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Driver
    Nov 2019
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Overall I really enjoyed my time there.
    The good thingsMost of the other drivers were great and the depot managers were always nice and helpful if you had any issues.
    The challengesThe hours were long sometimes and you would get late finishes before a day off then early starts the day after. Sometimes you may get difficult passengers.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Driver
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Over my time with Ventura I would say was overall good.
    The good thingsNo boss looking over your shoulders every minute. The other drivers are amazing. Great services to the public.
    The challengesLearning the runs. Dealing with the public. Late nights are a little challenging.?
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Driver
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work can make good money
    The good thingsFair staff good amenities
    The challengesLong hours public transport victoria
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Maintenance Role
    Aug 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    It was an ok job, money's there if you want to work overtime. Very unorganised and constant changes to management. Huge staff turnover.
    The good thingsReasonable money, generally reasonable workload
    The challengesWorking on more and more technical vehicles with little training and no modern equipment.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Role
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I enjoy my role and look forward to work on various projects.
    The good thingsA very friendly and great workplace. Lots of variety in my work and I love thinking outside the square.
    The challengesImplementing health and wellness programs.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Operations
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    good flexibility and work life balance
    The good thingswork life balance and flexibility
    The challengesshift work but receive plenty of notice of rosters
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Bus Driver
    May 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Excellent company with many rewards
    The good thingsReally supportive of female bus drivers
    The challengesgetting familiar with routes, but now have navigators in buses
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Inventory Manager
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A good company that could be better.
    The good thingsClean environment with management concentrating on OH&S
    The challengesQuick to write people up for mistakes
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Bus driver
    Oct 2018
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Loved the job. Hate the company
    The good thingsThere are some great bus drivers to work along side with.
    The challengesThe upper management don’t look after the employees. The organisation is going downhill fast.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    office
    Feb 2018
    Not a great experience. Never worked in such a nasty environment.
    The good thingsLoved the actual job. Great location
    The challengesPoor training. Hostile environment. Very unsupportive.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Fleet
    Dec 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Worst job I've ever done .
    The good thingsWorking alone , doing minor repairs to buses , fault finding .
    The challengesManagement, most staff rude , small pay for being overworked, poor attitudes don't work as a team
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Management
    Sep 2017
    Love the team and flexibility
    The good thingsFlexibility Career Advancement Great team of people to work with
    The challengesRegular changing External Environment
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Bus Driver
    Sep 2017
    Best career choice I ever made
    The good thingsI work close to home, multiple locations Regular Overtime Opportunities Supportive Team and Management
    The challengesSome customers can be a challenge but on the whole I enjoy the interaction with so many different people
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Bus driver
    Aug 2017
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Unrewarding with no career advancement whatsoever, secure full time work.
    The good thingsSecure work. Free public transport usage
    The challengesUnrewarding. Dead end job.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    May 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    respectful and honest
    The good thingsa business that still has family values and support to staff .
    The challengesbreaking down silos....as always. building the team and good communication
    1 person found this helpful
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