Horsley Park | Driver Trainer

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

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Sydney, Australia is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to support our transport team. You will deliver driver training, assess competency, promote safety, and ensure compliance with CoR and NHVR requirements.

The role requires prior trainer experience, strong coaching and reporting skills, and a current HC or MC licence. You will partner with operations and safety to drive continuous improvement and maintain training records.

Qualifications

• Experience as Driver Trainer or similar, with training responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of CoR, fatigue management and transport compliance.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction and refresher training for drivers.
• Conduct driver assessments, ride-alongs, and competency evaluations.
• Coach and mentor drivers to improve safety, compliance, and performance.
• Support investigations relating to driving incidents and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor driver performance and maintain training records.
• Ensure compliance with CoR and NHVR requirements.
• Develop and implement driver development initiatives and toolbox talks.
• Partner with Operations, Transport Managers and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Driver training

CoR knowledge

Fatigue management

Heavy vehicle regs

Coaching

Reporting

Education

TAE40122

Job description

DHL Supply Chain offers a challenging yet exciting place to work where every day we ask you to be the best that you can be. In return we offer an excellent working environment and the security of working with the world’s foremost logistics solutions provider.

At DHL, we know that people are our greatest strength. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent over the world. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world. Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services. We provide the best logistics services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

Responsibilities

At DHL Supply Chain, we are looking for an experienced Driver Trainer to support the ongoing development of our transport team. This role is responsible for delivering driver training programs, assessing driver competency, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• Deliver induction and refresher training for drivers.
• Conduct driver assessments, ride-alongs, and competency evaluations.
• Coach and mentor drivers to improve safety, compliance, and performance.
• Support investigations relating to driving incidents and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor driver performance and maintain training records.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR requirements, fatigue management, and road transport legislation.
• Develop and implement driver development initiatives and toolbox talks.
• Partner with Operations, Transport Managers, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.

About you

• Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Transport Supervisor, or Professional Driver with training responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle regulations, CoR, fatigue management, and transport compliance.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) highly regarded.
• Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (HC or MC preferred).
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Passion for safety and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills, and experience.Please be aware that DHL Group will never ask for payment for interviews, certifications, or any part of the hiring process.