Driver Trainer / Assessor

Qube Ports and Bulk; Bowmans; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% gym/health discounts

Discounted health insurance

Special paid leave for volunteering

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave

Learning and career progression

Job summary

Qube Ports and Bulk is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer/Assessor for Bowmans, SA. You will train and assess locomotive drivers, mentor staff and uphold rail safety standards across operations.

The role emphasizes competency management, program improvement and proactive safety leadership in a busy logistics environment. The successful candidate will hold a Certificate IV in Train Driving and have proven driver credentials, with flexibility to travel to operate across multiple locations as

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency and experience as a Qualified Locomotive Driver.
• Experience delivering workplace training, coaching and assessments.
• Strong understanding of rail safety legislation, procedures and competency management.
• Ability to travel and work across operational locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training, coaching and competency assessments for locomotive drivers and trainee drivers.
• Mentor employees to develop operational, technical and safety capabilities.
• Conduct driver assessments and maintain compliance with rail safety and competency requirements.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of training programs and assessment frameworks.
• Provide constructive feedback, performance reviews and development plans for employees.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with rail safety requirements.
• Liaise with operational leaders to support workforce capability and succession planning.

Skills

Locomotive training delivery

Coaching & mentoring

Safety culture promotion

Education

Certificate IV in Train Driving

Job description

About us

Qube is Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services and operates in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of around 11,000 employees.

Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube's 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia's leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.

About the role

Position: Driver Trainer / Assessor
Location: Bowmans, SA
Status: Full Time

Qube Logistics is seeking an experienced and qualified Driver Trainer / Assessor to join our Bowmans operations team. This role is responsible for developing, mentoring and assessing locomotive drivers while maintaining the highest standards of rail safety, operational excellence and compliance.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated superior performance as a Qualified Locomotive Driver and will play a key role in training, competency management and continuous improvement across rail operations.

Duties include:

• Deliver training, coaching and competency assessments for locomotive drivers and trainee drivers
• Mentor employees to develop operational, technical and safety capabilities
• Conduct driver assessments and maintain compliance with rail safety and competency requirements
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of training programs and assessment frameworks
• Provide constructive feedback, performance reviews and development plans for employees
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with QLRS Safety Management System requirements
• Participate in employee communication, coaching and motivational activities
• Monitor and assess operational performance to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with procedural reviews, business improvement initiatives and operational best practices
• Ensure compliance with all rail safety, transport and dangerous goods regulations
• Liaise with operational leaders to support workforce capability and succession planning
• Act as a subject matter expert in train operations, route competency and locomotive handling

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Demonstrated competency and experience as a Qualified Locomotive Driver
• Strong understanding of rail safety legislation, operational procedures and competency management requirements
• Experience delivering workplace training, coaching and assessments
• Excellent communication, mentoring and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate training and assessment records
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organisation
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to travel and work across operational locations when required

Benefits

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program
• Discounted health insurance
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to Employee Assistance Program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave for eligible employeesOngoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of rail professionals

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.