At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world .
As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.
Ready to bring your best?
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world.
As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.
Ready to bring your best Are you an experienced heavy vehicle skilled who enjoys coaching others, building capability, and making a real impact on driver safety and performance?
We're seeking a Regional Fleet Training Lead to support our tanker operations across Gippsland, helping develop skilled, safe, and compliant drivers through hands-on coaching, assessments, and training delivery.
This is a rewarding opportunity to transition your operational experience into a leadership and training-focused role while maintaining strong connections with drivers and the transport industry.
Based on the beautiful South Gippsland region, you'll work closely with drivers, transport leaders, and operational teams to strengthen capability across our fleet.
About the Role
As the Regional Fleet Training Lead, you will be responsible for developing and supporting heavy vehicle drivers through practical coaching, classroom training, ride-alongs, and compliance activities.
You'll play a critical role in building driver capability, improving safety outcomes, and ensuring drivers meet company and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
Delivering driver inductions, training programs, and annual driver assessments
Conducting ride-alongs and one-on-one coaching sessions with drivers
Supporting onboarding and development of new drivers
Ensuring compliance with fatigue management, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and mass management requirements
Working with transport leaders to identify training needs and performance improvement opportunities




Monitoring and reporting on fleet and driver performance indicators
Supporting audits, governance activities, and training records management
Promoting a strong safety culture across the region
Acting as a trusted advisor to drivers and operational leadership teams
About You
You are a confident communicator who can comfortably facilitate a training session one day and conduct a driver assessment or ride-along the next.
You build trust easily, enjoy coaching others, and understand the realities of heavy vehicle operations.
We're interested in candidates with:
Essential Experience within the heavy vehicle, transport, tanker, or logistics industry
Strong understanding of safe driving practices and heavy vehicle compliance requirements
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting drivers
Ability to conduct driver assessments and provide constructive feedback
Strong organisational and administration skills
Highly Regarded MC Licence
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
Driver Assessor qualifications
Knowledge of NHVR regulations, NHVAS, Fatigue Management, and Chain of Responsibility
Experience within tanker operations such as dairy, fuel, chemical, or bulk liquids transport
We welcome applicants from a range of heavy vehicle environments and value transferable experience over direct dairy industry knowledge.
What's in it for You?
Monday to Friday role offering excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to move from operational driving into a development and leadership-focused position
Company-funded travel when required
Extensive onboarding and support from experienced Training Leads
Chance to make a meaningful impact on driver safety, capability, and engagement




Work across the Gippsland region with a mix of office, classroom, and field-based activities
Location & Travel
This role is based in Leongatha, Victoria, with regular travel to Maffra and surrounding operational locations.
Candidates should be located within reasonable commuting distance of Leongatha.
If you're passionate about developing people, improving safety outcomes, and bringing your heavy vehicle expertise into a rewarding training and coaching career, we'd love to hear from you.
Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications close 23rd September, however, we may progress sooner, so apply as soon as you can.
All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.
As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage.
Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.
You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly.
Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries.
With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.
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📌 Regional Fleet Training Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Saputo
📍 Victoria