Some jobs give you a paycheck. Others give you a community, a flexible schedule, and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a genuine difference to the people around you every single day. Des’s Group, a family-owned personal transport business with over 50 years of experience serving South Australia, is currently hiring Taxi Drivers for multiple positions across their Mount Barker operation serving the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands communities. This is a genuinely flexible role available on a full-time or part-time basis across weekdays, weekends, day shifts, and night shifts, with the freedom to select availability that suits your lifestyle whether that means one day a week or seven. As a commission-based position, your earning potential is directly linked to your effort and availability, with motivated full-time drivers working peak shifts consistently estimated to earn between $800 and $1,400 per week. With modern air-conditioned vehicles, full in-house training provided, immediate start available, and a welcoming family business culture that values every driver as a vital part of the team, this taxi driver job in Mount Barker SA is a rewarding and community-connected opportunity for a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individual ready to hit the road with a company that has been trusted in South Australia for generations.
Company Overview
Des’s Group is a proudly family-owned and operated personal transport company with more than five decades of experience providing quality passenger transport services across South Australia. With individual companies distributed across multiple locations throughout the state, Des’s Group has built its reputation on reliability, community focus, and a genuine understanding of what passengers and drivers both need from a transport operation. Their Mount Barker base serves the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands regions, connecting residents, visitors, and community members to the services, appointments, and destinations that matter to them every day. Des’s Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and ages, and they actively encourage retirees and people returning to the workforce to apply. The organisation is dedicated to developing their people from within, making it easy and enjoyable to start, grow, and succeed as a driver in their expanding team.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure every passenger receives a consistently safe, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable trip from the moment they enter the vehicle to the moment they reach their destination, treating every fare as an opportunity to deliver service that exceeds expectations
- Deliver a level of passenger service that goes beyond simply getting from point A to point B, communicating warmly and professionally with passengers of all backgrounds, ages, and needs throughout every trip
- Apply smart working practices across your shift to maximize your earnings per kilometre driven, managing your time, routes, and availability efficiently to make the most of the commission-based pay structure
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-presented vehicle at all times in accordance with Des’s Group standards and all applicable Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Follow all South Australian road rules and transport regulations without exception throughout every shift, maintaining the safe driving record that both the company and the community depend on from every driver in the fleet
- Handle passenger fares and payment transactions accurately, professionally, and with a high degree of care and transparency in all money handling interactions
- Maintain accurate trip and earnings records as required by the company and by South Australian transport accreditation requirements
- Represent Des’s Group professionally and courteously in every community interaction, understanding that as a local taxi driver you are a visible and valued face of the business within the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands communities you serve
Qualifications
What Des’s Group is Looking For:
- A full South Australian driver’s licence is an essential requirement for all applicants and must be current and unrestricted before applying for this position
- A Small Passenger Vehicle Driver Accreditation is an advantage but is not required as Des’s Group will guide successful candidates through the straightforward accreditation process as part of their in-house training and onboarding support
- A proven safe personal driving record that reflects the care, responsibility, and professionalism the role demands in every trip completed across the region
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to listen attentively and respond helpfully to passengers of varying needs, communication styles, and trip requirements
- A genuinely high level of customer service orientation, with the patience, friendliness, and reliability that makes passengers feel safe, valued, and comfortable throughout their journey
- Good money handling and basic record-keeping skills sufficient for managing fare transactions and maintaining the accurate trip logs required for commission tracking and regulatory compliance
- A solid and practical working knowledge of the local streets, suburbs, landmarks, and activity areas across the Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills, and Murraylands regions, with the ability to navigate efficiently and reliably across the service area
- A thorough and applied understanding of Australian Road Rules with a commitment to following them consistently and without exception throughout every shift
- Flexibility in working hours and genuine availability across the shift options that best match your personal schedule, whether that is a single day per week or a full-time seven-day commitment
- A well-presented, punctual, and professional personal manner that creates a positive first impression for every passenger who enters the vehicle
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Friendly, reliable, community-minded, and genuinely motivated to deliver outstanding passenger service across the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands area
- Comfortable and confident working independently on the road with minimal supervision while maintaining the high personal and professional standards the company expects
- Retirees, semi-retirees, and people returning to flexible work are actively encouraged to apply as this role is well-suited to individuals seeking meaningful part-time engagement with flexible self-directed hours
Benefits and Perks
Des’s Group offers a working environment and support structure that makes this one of the more attractive flexible driving opportunities available in regional South Australia. Here is what comes with joining their Mount Barker taxi team:
- A commission-based earning structure that directly rewards your effort, availability, and smart working practices, with motivated full-time drivers on peak shifts estimated to earn between $800 and $1,400 per week based on current regional demand patterns in the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands service area
- Complete flexibility to work one day per week or seven, on weekdays or weekends, across day shifts or night shifts, giving you genuine control over your schedule and the ability to build a working arrangement that fits your life rather than the other way around
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicles provided for all drivers, ensuring a comfortable and professional working environment for both the driver and their passengers across every shift
- Full in-house training and ongoing support provided from day one, including guided assistance through the Small Passenger Vehicle Driver Accreditation process for candidates who do not yet hold this qualification
- Immediate start available for the right candidates, meaning there is no lengthy waiting period between your application and your first day on the road
- Be part of a growing, dynamic, family-owned business where you are known by name, valued as an individual, and treated as a genuine contributor to the company’s continued success in the community
- Join a passionate, forward-thinking, and supportive team culture where the focus is on making starting work easy, enjoyable, and rewarding for every new driver who comes through the door
- Work in a genuinely community-connected role that puts you at the heart of the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands area, building local knowledge, local relationships, and a local reputation for reliable and friendly service with every trip you complete
- Retirees are specifically welcomed and encouraged, making this one of the few driving roles that actively embraces the experience, patience, local knowledge, and community connection that older workers bring to a passenger transport environment
How to Apply
Des’s Group is currently accepting applications for multiple Taxi Driver positions at their Mount Barker, South Australia location and is ready to welcome motivated, community-focused drivers onto their team with an immediate start available.
To apply, prepare your resume with a covering letter that specifically addresses the key criteria outlined in this job description, as Des’s Group requires a covering letter to be included as the first page of your resume submission. Your letter should speak to your safe driving history, your customer service approach, your local knowledge of the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands region, and your availability and preferred shift pattern.
Submit your application directly to the Des’s Group hiring team through the contact details provided on the current job listing. Applications are reviewed as they arrive and suitable candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss shift availability, the accreditation process, and the details of getting started with the team.
Whether you are looking for full-time income, a flexible few days of meaningful community work each week, or a purposeful way to stay active and connected in retirement, Des’s Group has a shift pattern and a seat in a modern vehicle waiting for you. Apply today and become a trusted part of the transport team that the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands community relies on every single day.