Truck Driver/ Trainer & Assessor

Tropic Petroleum; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropic Petroleum are seeking a Truck Driver Trainer & Assessor to join their Townsville Depot on a full-time basis. The role focuses on recruiting, training and developing drivers, and ensuring health, safety and well-being across operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will run pre-employment assessments, inductions, ongoing driver assessments and toolbox talks to uphold service standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is required.
• Valid MC heavy vehicle licence is required.
• Knowledge of NHVR legislation, mass & load restraints, and road transport rules.
• Previous experience as a truck driver.
• Experience delivering workplace training programs.
• The role suits an experienced driver seeking a positive transport-industry impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment assessments for driving roles.
• Induct new employees and ensure site access and procedures.
• Perform regular driver assessments and ride-alongs for compliance.
• Lead toolbox talks and driver training sessions.
• Provide on-demand training for changing needs and incidents.
• Investigate incidents and support driver relief when needed.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to chain of responsibility.

Skills

Driver training

Safety compliance

Training delivery

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Tropic Petroleum are seeking the services of suitably qualified Truck Driver Trainer & Assessor on aFull-time basis to join their team at their Townsville based Depot.

Tropic Petroleum (Tropic) has been distributing fuel in North Queensland since the Company’s incorporation in 1968. Tropic is the only independent family owned petroleum distribution company left in North Queensland. Tropic is the authorised Ampol Distributor for North Queensland and as such we have guaranteed supply of high quality fuels and lubricants.

Position Overview

Playing a key role in the recruitment of new drivers and the ongoing training and development of existing drivers to increase service quality and manage the health, safety and well-being of employees. Permanent opportunity who reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-employment assessments on potential candidates for driving roles & verify heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Induction Training in workplace procedures, induct new employees, ensure drivers are inducted to all relevant required sites.
• Regular driver-based assessments and ride alongs ensuring ongoing compliance and professional driving standards.
• Conducting regular paperwork training with drivers to ensure service standards are consistent.
• Prepare and present material for education and training for regular toolbox talks and other reviews
• On-demand specific needs training in response to changing situations or identified needs.
• Conduct/ participate in incident investigations and reviews
• When required, provide driver relief and coverage
• Promote and encourage safety culture with drivers whilst ensuring commitment to chain of responsibility legislation.

Qualifications & experience

• Certificate IV in training and assessment.
• Valid MC heavy vehicle licence.
• Knowledge of NHVR legislation and requirement; mass & load restraints, road transport rules and regulations, specifically in regard to dangerous goods.
• Previous experience as a truck driver.
• Experience in the handling of workplace-based training programs.
• The opportunity is also there if you are an experienced Truck Driver who is looking to make a career change whilst still making a positive impact to the Transport Industry.