Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

DHL Supply Chain; Melbourne; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to lead the ongoing development of our transport team in Melbourne. You will deliver driver training, assess competencies, and promote a strong safety culture in line with regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, experience with driver development, and current heavy vehicle licence knowledge. This role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and collaboration with Operations and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering driver training and coaching.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle regulations and CoR requirements.
• Experience with safety training, incident investigations, and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction and refresher driver training.
• Conduct driver assessments and competency evaluations.
• Coach and mentor drivers to improve safety and performance.
• Support investigations into driving incidents and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor driver performance and training records.
• Ensure CoR, NHVR, fatigue management and transport legislation compliance.
• Develop driver development initiatives and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with Operations and safety teams to drive improvement.

Skills

Driver training experience

CoR knowledge

Fatigue management

Communication and coaching

Education

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to lead the ongoing development of our transport team in Melbourne. You will deliver driver training, assess competencies, and promote a strong safety culture in line with regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, experience with driver development, and current heavy vehicle licence knowledge. This role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and collaboration with Operations and safety teams.