Murrell’s Freight Services is a locally owned family enterprise that has continued to grow rapidly since first opening its doors in 1972. As one of the Illawarra region’s leading Road Freight & Logistics providers, Murrell’s is recognised for its professionalism, reliability, and ongoing commitment to excellence.

About the Role:

Murrells Freight Service is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer or Experienced Heavy Vehicle Driverlooking for a change to support driver capability, safety, and compliance across our operations.

Reporting directly to the Compliance Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining high standards and supporting our drivers through training, mentoring, and assessment.

In this hands-on safety-focused role you’ll be responsible for delivering competency-based training and assessments, mentoring drivers and supporting compliance requirements.

You’ll work closely with operations, compliance and drivers to promote a strong safety culture and consistent standards.

This is a full-time role with exposure across different areas of transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess and train new and existing drivers
- Conduct driver competency and VOC assessments
- Deliver training and coaching programs
- Mentor staff during probation and ongoing development
- Maintain training records and compliance documentation




- Support CoR, fatigue, and safety compliance
- Assist with incident investigations as required
- Work closely with the Compliance Manager and operations team
- Onboarding of New Starters
- Conduct Audits of drivers and equipment

About You

- Current MC Heavy Vehicle Licence with proven driving experience
- Knowledge of workplace health & safety requirements
- Previous driver training or assessing experience (highly regarded)
- Robust knowledge of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, and fatigue management
- Safety-driven with a calm, professional approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised, reliable, and comfortable with compliance requirements
- Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to the day-to-day changes of transport operations
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or working towards
- NHVR Portal knowledge including permit applications
- LF High Risk Licence
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within a growing and dynamic logistics operation.
- Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Join Murrell Freight Services and become part of a trusted transport team built on reliability and respect.

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