Lead Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Coleambally; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to support the development of our transport team. You will deliver induction and refresher training, assess driver competency, and promote a strong safety culture.

This role requires knowledge of heavy vehicle regulations, CoR and fatigue management, and the ability to coach teams to improve safety, compliance and performance. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is highly regarded, with HC/MC licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering driver training and assessing driver competency.
• Strong understanding of CoR, fatigue management and transport compliance.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Experience developing training records and evaluating trainer effectiveness.
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle regulations and NHVR standards.

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, 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.

Skills

Driver training

Coaching

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE40122 or equivalent

Job description

DHL Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to support the development of our transport team. You will deliver induction and refresher training, assess driver competency, and promote a strong safety culture.

This role requires knowledge of heavy vehicle regulations, CoR and fatigue management, and the ability to coach teams to improve safety, compliance and performance. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is highly regarded, with HC/MC licence preferred.