Bayswater | Driver Trainer

DHL Supply Chain; Melbourne; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to lead the ongoing development of our transport team in Melbourne. You will deliver driver training, assess competencies, and promote a strong safety culture in line with regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, experience with driver development, and current heavy vehicle licence knowledge. This role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and collaboration with Operations and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering driver training and coaching.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle regulations and CoR requirements.
• Experience with safety training, incident investigations, and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction and refresher driver training.
• Conduct driver assessments and competency evaluations.
• Coach and mentor drivers to improve safety and performance.
• Support investigations into driving incidents and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor driver performance and training records.
• Ensure CoR, NHVR, fatigue management and transport legislation compliance.
• Develop driver development initiatives and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with Operations and safety teams to drive improvement.

Skills

Driver training experience

CoR knowledge

Fatigue management

Communication and coaching

Education

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

DHL Supply Chain offers a challenging yet exciting place to work where every day we ask you to be the best that you can be. In return we offer an excellent working environment and the security of working with the world’s foremost logistics solutions provider.

At DHL, we know that people are our greatest strength. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent over the world. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world. Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services. We provide the best logistics services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

Responsibilities

At DHL Supply Chain, we are looking for an experienced Driver Trainer to support the ongoing development of our transport team. This role is responsible for delivering driver training programs, assessing driver competency, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• Deliver induction and refresher training for drivers.
• Conduct driver assessments, ride-alongs, and competency evaluations.
• Coach and mentor drivers to improve safety, compliance, and performance.
• Support investigations relating to driving incidents and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor driver performance and maintain training records.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR requirements, fatigue management, and road transport legislation.
• Develop and implement driver development initiatives and toolbox talks.
• Partner with Operations, Transport Managers, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.

About you

• Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Transport Supervisor, or Professional Driver with training responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle regulations, CoR, fatigue management, and transport compliance.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) highly regarded.
• Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (HC or MC preferred).
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Passion for safety and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills, and experience.Please be aware that DHL Group will never ask for payment for interviews, certifications, or any part of the hiring process.