Heavy Vehicle Trainer & Assessor

TDT Training Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive packages

Internal training pathways

Full-time employment with local hours

Job summary

TDT Training Australia in Geelong, VIC, is hiring a VicRoads Accredited Heavy Vehicle Trainer & Assessor to join our new training site. You will deliver high-quality heavy vehicle training and assessments, ensuring compliance with VicRoads, ASQA, and WorkSafe standards.

We offer fully supported internal training pathways, attractive packages, and secure full-time employment with local hours. Minimum two years of heavy vehicle driving experience and appropriate licences are required; training

Qualifications

• VicRoads Heavy Vehicle Trainer/Assessor experience is essential.
• TAE certification or willingness to enroll in required units.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial heavy vehicle driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive theoretical and practical driver training sessions.
• Execute formal heavy vehicle licence assessments under VicRoads/ASQA.
• Maintain auditable student training records and outcomes.
• Participate in course validation, internal RTO audits and improvements.
• Enrol in required units if not already completed.

Skills

Heavy vehicle training

Driver assessment delivery

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Education

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Trainer & Assessor – Heavy Vehicle Licensing (VicRoads Accredited RTO)

TDT Training Australia
Location: Geelong, VIC (New Training Site) | Work Type: Full-Time

About Us

TDT Training Australia (RTO Code: 6855) is a leading Registered Training Organisation with 30 years of experience in the heavy vehicle training industry. As part of our continued growth and expansion, TDT Training Australia now has a new training site in Geelong and we are seeking an experienced, motivated and professional VicRoads Accredited Heavy Vehicle Trainer & Assessor to join our team

About The Role

In this role, you will deliver high-quality heavy vehicle training and assessment programs, preparing students for safe and competent operation in the transport industry. You will ensure all training and assessment activities meet relevant VicRoads and ASQA requirements, as well as applicable WorkSafe standards, while maintaining TDT's commitment to quality, safety and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive theoretical and practical driver training sessions, including both on-road and off-road instructional components.
• Execute formal heavy vehicle licence assessments in strict accordance with VicRoads regulatory frameworks and ASQA standards.
• Maintain accurate, auditable student training records and assessment outcomes.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives, course validation, and internal RTO audits.
• TAE40116 (or equivalent/superseding) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or be prepared to enroll in an RTO and complete three essential units within a six-month period.
• Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (HC, or MC) – a non-synchromesh, MC licence is highly preferred.
• Current or previous VicRoads Accredited Assessors with a proven track record of compliant assessment delivery are encouraged to apply.
• New to RTO applicants encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Possessing an accredited licence or verified competency in High-Risk Work (HRW): Forklift (LF, LO) or Elevating Work Platform (EWP).
• Possessing an accredited licence or verified competency in Specialised Transport: Dangerous Goods (DG Air/Road) or SLP Training.
• Possessing an accredited licence or verified competency in Compliance & Logistics: Basic Fatigue Management (BFM/Schedulers), Chain of Responsibility (CoR), or Load Restraint.
• Possessing an accredited licence or verified competency in Logistics Machinery: Side Loader & Reach Stacker operation.

What We Offer

• Attractive packages tailored to your multi-qualification skill set.
• Fully supported internal training pathways to expand your scope of registration.
• Secure, full-time employment within a safety-first, collaborative, and long-standing RTO.
• Structured local hours allowing you to stay off the interstate runs and return home daily.