Driver Trainer

Linde plc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Logistics & Transport, part of the Linde family, is seeking an experienced heavy vehicle Driver Trainer in Australia. You will deliver practical and classroom-based training, conduct competency assessments, and coach drivers to improve safety across bulktanker, cylinder, and ISO operations.

Full work rights in Australia are required. The role involves in-cab observations, route assessments, and field safety audits, plus delivering Dangerous Goods awareness and defensive driving training

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122 or equivalent.
• Current Multi Combination (MC) Licence.
• Dangerous Goods experience across LPG and/or cryogenic tankers.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training for new and existing drivers.
• Conduct competency assessments across bulktanker, 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 following driving events, incidents 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

Competency assessments

Coaching

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Field coaching

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122

Current MC Licence

Job description

Posted on: 10/5/2026 - Apply before: 11/6/2026

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‑basedtraining for new and existing drivers
• Conduct competency assessments across bulktanker, cylinder and ISO operations
• Coach and mentor drivers to strengthencapability and safe driving practices
• Conduct in‑cab observations, routeassessments and field safety audits
• Deliver Dangerous Goods awareness,defensive driving and vehicle risk management training
• Support driver competency reassessmentsand ongoing development
• Review driver performance and providepractical coaching following driving events, incidents or non‑conformances
• Contribute to driver training materials,competency assessments, SOPs and toolbox talks
• Support transport safety, compliance andcontinuous improvement initiatives

What makes you great

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

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. 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.

As part of the recruitment process, the preferred candidate will be required to complete relevant pre‑employment checks. These may include a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, licence and qualification verification, reference checks, and confirmation of working rights.

Safety is a core part of how we work, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to safe driving and transport operations.

In order to apply, you must have full work rights in Australia.

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

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.