Central Queensland Driver Trainer

CDC Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Australia in Rockhampton, QLD, seeks a Driver Trainer to deliver practical and classroom driver training, assess competencies, and support onboarding across Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Gladstone.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will develop safe driving standards, maintain training records, and drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness and compliance, contributing to workforce capability and service reliability.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Driving Instruction or equivalent experience.
• Current MR or HR Licence (or higher) required.
• Current Queensland Driver Authorisation / Industry Authority.
• Experience in transport, bus or heavy vehicle industry.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Delivering practical and classroom-based driver training programs
• Conducting driver competency and suitability assessments
• Supporting the onboarding and induction of new drivers and depot staff
• Coaching employees to develop safe bus driving habits
• Monitoring, evaluating and improving training effectiveness
• Maintaining accurate training, competency and compliance records
• Investigating and escalating training-related risks, concerns and competency gaps
• Producing training reports and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Driver training delivery

Coaching

Communication

Industry knowledge

On-road assessment

Education

Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Driving Instruction

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus)

Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training

Job description

Help shape the future of driver training in Central Queensland

At CDC Australia, we move people safely and reliably every day, connecting communities through essential public transport services. We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Driver Trainer to join our Central Queensland team in this newly created role.

Based in Rockhampton, you'll work across our operations in Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Gladstone, playing a key role in developing the next generation of professional drivers while supporting the ongoing growth and capability of our existing workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching others, promoting safe driving practices, and making a genuine impact on employee development and operational excellence. You'll play a key role in supporting new and existing drivers through training, assessment, compliance and ongoing competency development.

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will deliver training and assessment programs that support safe, professional and compliant driving standards across our operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering practical and classroom-based driver training programs


• Conducting driver competency and suitability assessments


• Supporting the onboarding and induction of new drivers and depot staff


• Coaching employees to develop safe bus driving habits


• Monitoring, evaluating and improving training effectiveness


• Maintaining accurate training, competency and compliance records


• Investigating and escalating training-related risks, concerns and competency gaps


• Producing training reports and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Driving Instruction, or demonstrated experience delivering driver training and assessments


• Current MR or HR Licence (or higher)


• Current Queensland Driver Authorisation / Industry Authority


• Experience within the transport, bus or heavy vehicle industry


• Strong communication and coaching skills

Highly regarded

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment


• Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus)


• Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training


• Experience designing and delivering learning programs


• Experience conducting competency-based assessments and training delivery

Why join CDC Australia?

• We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees


• Newly created role with the opportunity to influence and shape training, driver capability and safety culture across the region


• Be a trusted subject matter expert in driver development and safety


• Supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement


• Stable, long-term career opportunity with one of Australia's leading bus operators


• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to your community


• A workplace built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

Please note a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screen) and Police Check is also required as part of our recruitment process.

CDC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.