CareerPlan

Driver Trainer

Smithfield, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-10-22

Core

Develop and support heavy vehicle drivers through practical training, coaching, and competency assessment for transporting dangerous goods, industrial gases, LPG, and cryogenic products.

Role type

Senior Driver Trainer (Heavy Vehicle/Dangerous Goods)

Builds

Safe transport operations for dangerous goods and industrial gases

Domain

Transport logistics / Dangerous goods handling

Required skills

Heavy vehicle driving (MC licence), Dangerous goods driver licence, Training and Assessment certification (TAE40122), Defensive driving instruction, Competency assessment, Route assessment, Safety auditing, Mentoring, Regulatory knowledge (Heavy Vehicle National Law, Chain of Responsibility)

Preferred skills

Experience with LPG and cryogenic tankers, Experience delivering driver training, Knowledge of fatigue management

Technologies

Heavy vehicle fleet, Bulk tankers, Cylinder operations, ISO operations

Responsibilities

Deliver practical and classroom-based training, Conduct competency assessments, Coach and mentor drivers, Conduct in-cab observations and field safety audits, Review driver performance and provide coaching after incidents, Contribute to training materials and SOPs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC