Central and North Queensland Driver Trainer

Emerald Carrying Company; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Carrying Company in Mackay seeks a experienced Driver Trainer to mentor drivers across Central and North Queensland. This permanent, full-time role requires regular travel to depots including Mackay, Townsville, Gracemere and Gladstone.

Candidates should hold an MC licence with Road Ranger experience, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain), and a DG licence. You will coach drivers, conduct observations, support NHVAS/HVNL compliance, and deliver practical

Qualifications

• Valid MC licence with Road Ranger experience.
• Dangerous Goods (DG) licence.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain.
• Flexibility with travel to multiple depots across QLD.

Responsibilities

• Regularly travel between Central and North Queensland depots (Mackay, Townsville, Gracemere, Gladstone).
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding and initial driving assessments.
• Coach, mentor and assess drivers during training.
• Conduct driver observations and refresher training.
• Support NHVAS, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility compliance and customer requirements.
• Deliver practical training in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

MC licence w/ Road Ranger

Dangerous Goods licence

Certificate IV in Training & Assess.

Travel flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Central and North Queensland Driver Trainer

Emerald Carrying Company is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Mackay-based Driver Trainer to support, mentor and develop drivers across our Central and North Queensland operations.

This permanent, full-time position will involve regular travel to support our depots including Mackay, Townsville, Gracemere and Gladstone.

The ideal candidate will be an Experienced Senior Driver or Transport Professional with Fuel Transport Experience Essential, who is passionate about developing driver capability, promoting safe work practices and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational performance.

The Role

Working closely with depot and operations leaders, you will:

• Regularly travel between our Central and North Queensland Depots including Gracemere, Gladstone,Townsville and Mackay, with occasional travel to other ECC locations as required.
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding and initial driving assessments.
• Coach, mentor and assess drivers throughout their training.
• Conduct driver observations and refresher training.
• Support compliance with NHVAS, HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and customer requirements.
• Deliver practical training in a professional and timely manner.

About You

You bring solid driving experience, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in supporting and developing other drivers.

• Current MC driver's licence with Road Ranger experience and an excellent driving record
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment favoured or willing to obtain
• Flexibility with working hours and availability is required to meet operational needs
• Demonstrated experience in fuel haulage across a range of vehicle combinations, including singles, B-doubles and road trains
• Dangerous Goods (DG) licence
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Willingness to complete a Criminal History Check, Traffic History Check and pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity with a Monday-to-Friday roster, subject to operational requirements.
• A supportive, team-oriented environment with approachable leadership and strong mentoring
• A genuine safety-first workplace that values wellbeing, professionalism and continuous improvement

About Emerald Carrying Company

Emerald Carrying Company (ECC) is a proud, family-owned Australian logistics provider specialising in bulk liquids, general freight, and dangerous goods. As a growing industry leader, we are committed to safety, our people, and building long-term, trusted relationships with our customers and partners.

To learn more about ECC and our operations, visit our website.