Trainer

CDC Victoria Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

CDC Victoria seeks a Trainer to join the Albion Depot and Westmeadows Depot (Charter/Special Schools) in a full-time capacity. You will design, deliver and enhance learning programs for drivers and corporate teams across Victoria, ensuring staff are confident, compliant and performing to high standards.

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, you will collaborate with operations staff, drivers and cross-department teams to drive safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• MR heavy vehicle licence is mandatory.
• TAE or willingness to obtain required.
• Knowledge of road safety practices and legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver classroom and on-road training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed classroom and on-road training programs for staff.
• Promote safety culture, continuous improvement and customer service.
• Conduct on-road assessments to ensure staff meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear feedback to staff and managers on performance.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Licence MR

Strong communication

On-road training delivery

Education

TAE Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Job description

We are currently searching for a Trainer to join our team at the Albion Depot and Westmeadows Depot (Charter/Special Schools) in a Full-Time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth and capability of our drivers while contributing to a strong culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

The Training & Development team delivers essential operational training to drivers and corporate teams across Victoria. As a Trainer, you’ll play a vital role in designing, delivering, and enhancing a wide range of learning programs. You’ll also conduct operational assessments to ensure our staff are confident, compliant, and performing to CDC Victoria’s high standards.

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, you will work collaboratively with our Service Delivery Manager, Operations staff, and drivers in Albion and Westmeadows Depots.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver prescribed classroom and on-road training programs for employees, including new driver induction.

Promote a strong culture of safety, continuous improvement, and customer service.

Conduct on-road assessments and ensure all training meets CDC Victoria and relevant regulatory requirements.

Provide clear, constructive feedback to employees and line managers regarding individual and broader workforce performance.

Mandatory Requirements

Heavy Vehicle Licence (minimum MR)

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE) – or willingness to obtain

Sound knowledge of road safety practices and relevant legislation

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to deliver training in both classroom and on-road settings

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience as a Trainer/Assessor or Mentor Driver

Experience in public transport, logistics, or similar operational environments

Understanding of operational procedures and bus industry standards

Ability to engage, coach, and influence individuals at various experience levels

What We Offer

• Full-time role with flexibility and work-life balance
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to play a key role in strengthening the capability of our workforce
• Stable employment with one of Victoria’s leading bus operators

About Us:

As one of the largest private bus operators across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, CDC Victoria is in the business of “Linking People, Places and Communities”.

With a fleet of over 750 buses and coaches, we employ over 1600 staff from 80 diverse nations, and operate out of 8 depots – in Ballarat, Geelong, Mildura, Broken Hill, Oakleigh, Albion, Airport West, Westmeadows and Truganina, which incorporates our Head Office.

We serve the community by providing essential public transport and offering reliable charter services to schools, sporting groups and other recreational groups within Victoria.

Our customers are our highest priority and our staff are our greatest asset; we aim to be the preferred public transport provider in Australia. Using the knowledge, experience and resources of our international and interstate networks, we strive to deliver only the highest quality customer experience for our passengers, ensuring their travel with us is comfortable and inviting them to use our services over and over again.

CDC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.