Driver Training & Safety Specialist

Linde ANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Logistics & Transport is seeking a dedicated training professional to deliver practical and classroom-based driver training, assess competency across diverse tanker operations, and mentor drivers to improve safety and performance. The role supports safety systems, competency reviews and continuous improvement within a long-standing Australian transport team.

You will work with safety systems, modern equipment and a culture that values experience, coaching and hands-on development.

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 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 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 & mentoring

Heavy vehicle safety

Fatigue management

Defensive driving

Effective communication

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Job description

Select Logistics & Transport is seeking a dedicated training professional to deliver practical and classroom-based driver training, assess competency across diverse tanker operations, and mentor drivers to improve safety and performance. The role supports safety systems, competency reviews and continuous improvement within a long-standing Australian transport team.

You will work with safety systems, modern equipment and a culture that values experience, coaching and hands-on development.