Driver Trainer

BOC South Pacific; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Development

Wellbeing programs

Recognition initiatives

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Select L&T Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer in Australia to develop and support our drivers through practical training, coaching and competency assessment. You will work with dangerous goods operations across LPG and cryogenic tankers, combining hands-on field coaching with formal training and assessment.

The role requires Instrumental qualifications, including MC and DG licences, plus at least five years of heavy vehicle driving experience and proven training delivery

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Must hold Current MC Licence.
• Must hold Dangerous Goods Driver Licence.
• Dangerous Goods experience across LPG and/or cryogenic tankers.
• Minimum five years’ heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Experience delivering driver training and competency assessments.
• Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and Dangerous Goods requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training for new and existing drivers.
• Conduct competency assessments across bulk tanker, cylinder and ISO operations.
• Coach and mentor drivers to strengthen capability and safe driving practices.
• Conduct in-cab observations, route assessments and field safety audits.
• Deliver Dangerous Goods awareness, defensive driving and vehicle risk management training.
• Support driver competency reassessments and ongoing development.
• Review driver performance and provide practical coaching after events or non-conformances.
• Contribute to driver training materials, competency assessments, SOPs and toolbox talks.
• Support transport safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Driver training

Coaching

Competency assessments

Field coaching

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Job description

Select L&T Pty Ltd

Smithfield (NSW), Australia | req33644

Ready to take your heavy vehicle experience beyond the driver’s seat? We are seeking an experienced heavy vehicle professional to join our team as a Driver Trainer. This is an opportunity to use your industry experience to develop and support our drivers through practical training, coaching and competency assessment, while strengthening safe driving practices across our transport operations. As Driver Trainer, you will support drivers involved in the transportation of dangerous goods, industrial gases, LPG and cryogenic products, combining hands‑on field coaching with formal training and assessment.

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training for new and existing drivers
• Conduct competency assessments across bulk tanker, cylinder and ISO operations
• Coach and mentor drivers to strengthen capability and safe driving practices
• Conduct in-cab observations, route assessments and field safety audits
• Deliver Dangerous Goods awareness, defensive driving and vehicle risk management training
• Support driver competency reassessments and ongoing development is part of your role
• Review driver performance and provide practical coaching following driving events, incidents or non-conformances
• You will contribute to driver training materials, competency assessments, SOPs and toolbox talks
• Support transport safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes You Great

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122 or equivalent
• Current Multi Combination (MC) Licence
• Current Dangerous Goods Driver Licence
• Dangerous Goods experience across LPG and/or cryogenic tankers
• Minimum five (5) years’ heavy vehicle driving experience
• Experience delivering driver training and competency assessments
• Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and Dangerous Goods requirements
• Strong understanding of defensive driving and safe vehicle operations
• Ability to coach, mentor and communicate effectively in a practical operational environment

Why you will love working with us

Select operates the largest LPG transport fleet in Australia through Select Logistics and Transport which are all part of the Linde family. We have proven management systems to ensure our business meet strict performance and contingency obligations. We are at the forefront of generational change in our industry, and we need likeminded people to join us.

Being a company with a long tradition in the gases business, we not only care about our customers and high-quality products, but most importantly about our employees.

What we offer you!

At Select Logistics & Transport, you will be part of a specialist transport business with a proud Australian history and a strong reputation for safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Backed by the global strength of Linde, we offer the stability and career opportunities of a global organisation while maintaining the close-knit, practical culture of a local transport team. Safety comes first in everything we do. You will work with established safety systems, modern equipment and a team that values your experience and contribution.

• training
• development
• wellbeing programs
• recognition initiatives
• long-term career opportunities

We invest in our people through training, development, wellbeing programs, recognition initiatives, and long-term career opportunities across Select and the broader Linde organisation. If you are looking for a workplace where you can share your knowledge, develop others and make a genuine impact on transport safety, Select Logistics & Transport is the place to grow your career.

Select L&T Pty Ltd acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.