At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor and develop drivers while ensuring safety and compliance across operations.
- Company: Emerald Carrying Company, a family-owned logistics provider with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role, supportive team environment, and modern fleet.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving driver capability and workplace safety.
- Qualifications: Solid driving experience, MC licence, and a commitment to safety.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Emerald Carrying Company is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Driver Trainer to support, mentor and develop drivers across our operations. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for an experienced Senior Driver or Transport Professional with demonstrated fuel experience, passionate about improving driver capability and strengthening workplace safety and compliance.
The Role
- Regularly travel between our Central Queensland depots including Gladstone with possible occasional travel to other ECC locations as required.
- Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding and initial driving assessments.
- Coach, mentor and assess drivers throughout their training.
- Conduct driver observations and refresher training.
- Support compliance with NHVAS, HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and customer requirements.
- Deliver practical training in a professional and timely manner.
About You
- You bring solid driving experience, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in supporting and developing other drivers.
- Current MC driver's licence with Road Ranger experience and an excellent driving record.
- Previous fuel transport experience highly regarded, with knowledge of fuel loading, unloading, terminal procedures and safety requirements an advantage.
- A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment favoured or willing to obtain.
- Flexibility with working hours and availability is required to meet operational needs.
- Demonstrated experience in fuel haulage across a range of vehicle combinations, including singles, B-doubles and road trains.
- Dangerous Goods (DG) licence.
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
- Willingness to complete a Criminal History Check, Traffic History Check and pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a Monday-to-Friday roster with occasional weekends and overtime subject to operational requirements.
- A modern, well-maintained fleet supported by on-site workshops, wash bays and experienced maintenance teams.
- A supportive, team-oriented environment with approachable leadership and strong mentoring.
- A genuine safety-first workplace that values wellbeing, professionalism and continuous improvement.
About Emerald Carrying Company
Emerald Carrying Company (ECC) is a proud, family-owned Australian logistics provider specialising in bulk liquids, general freight, and dangerous goods. As a growing industry leader, we are committed to safety, our people, and building long-term, trusted relationships with our customers and partners.
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