Driver Trainer

Emerald Carrying Company; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Mon-Fri roster

Training & mentoring

Safe work environment

Job summary

Emerald Carrying Company in Gracemere/ Gladstone is seeking a Driver Trainer to support, mentor and develop drivers across our operations. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for an experienced Senior Driver with fuel experience and a passion for safety andtraining.

You will work closely with depot leaders to coach, observe and assess drivers, ensure NHVAS/HVNL compliance, and deliver practical training in a timely manner. A strong safety mindset and relevant licences are essential.

Qualifications

• MC licence with Road Ranger experience and a clean driving record.
• Fuel transport experience and knowledge of loading/unloading and safety.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment preferred or willing to obtain.
• Flexible working hours to meet operational needs.
• Experience with fuel haulage across singles, B-doubles and road trains.
• Dangerous Goods licence.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol tests and history checks.

Responsibilities

• Travel between Central Queensland depots, including Gladstone, with possible travel to other ECC locations.
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding and initial driving assessments.
• Coach, mentor and assess drivers throughout training.
• Conduct driver observations and refresher training.
• Support NHVAS, HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and customer requirements.
• Deliver practical training in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Coaching

Driver training

Safety compliance

NHVAS knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Emerald Carrying Company is seeking a Reliable and Safety-Focused

Gracemere/GladstoneDriver Trainerto Support, Mentor and Develop drivers across our operations.

This permanent, full-time role is ideal for an experienced Senior Driver or Transport Professional with demonstrated Fuel experience, passionate about improving driver capability and strengthening workplace safety and compliance.

The Role

Working closely with depot and operations leaders, you will:

• Regularly travel between our Central Queensland depots including Gladstonewith possible 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
• Previous fuel transport experience highly regarded, with knowledge of fuel loading, unloading, terminal procedures and safety requirements an advantage
• 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 with occasional weekends and overtime subject to operational requirements.
• A modern, well-maintained fleet supported by on-site workshops, wash bays and experienced maintenance teams
• 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.