HR Truck driver | Whitsundays

Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver to support our venues in the Whitsundays. This role involves local multi‑drop deliveries, manual handling, and warehouse tasks as needed.

You will operate an HR vehicle around the Whitsunday region, with early starts and longer shifts as required. A valid HR licence and safety focus are essential; forklift LF is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HR Heavy Vehicle Licence.
• Experience in road freight, multi‑drop deliveries or palletised freight.
• Strong understanding of safe driving and manual handling practices.
• Reliable, practical and team‑oriented approach.
• Flexibility around early starts and shift lengths.
• High Risk Work Forklift Licence (LF) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Local multi‑drop deliveries of palletised goods throughout the Whitsunday region.
• Deliver products safely and efficiently to hospitality venues.
• Drive an HR vehicle in the local area.
• Hand unload pallets and stock when required.
• Assist with general warehouse duties.
• Be flexible with early starts and longer shifts when required by operations.

Skills

HR Licence

Road Freight Experience

Safe Driving

Team Focus

Early Starts Flexibility

Forklift LF (adv)

Job description

Australian Venue Co. is looking for an experienced HR Truck Driver to join our team in the Whitsundays, supporting our venues and hospitality operations across the region. This is a hands‑on role involving local multi‑drop deliveries to hotels, restaurants, clubs and bottle shops, along with warehouse duties when required.

About the role

• Local multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods throughout the Whitsunday region
• Delivering products safely and efficiently to hospitality venues
• Driving an HR vehicle in and around the local area
• Hand unloading pallets and stock when required
• Assisting with general warehouse duties
• Being flexible with early starts and longer shifts when operationally required

What we’re looking for

• A current and valid HR Heavy Vehicle Licence
• Previous experience in road freight, multi-drop deliveries or palletised freight
• A strong understanding of safe driving and manual handling practices
• A reliable, practical and team-focused approach
• Flexibility around early starts and shift lengths
• A High Risk Work Forklift Licence (LF) is highly regarded

What’s on offer

• $36.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• Local driving throughout the beautiful Whitsunday region
• A varied role combining driving, deliveries and warehouse work
• Join Australian Venue Co., one of Australia’s largest hospitality groups
• Work as part of a team supporting some of our great venues across the region

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co.

We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.