Do you have the practical transport knowledge to demonstrate good practice, the communication skills to coach others and the attention to detail to maintain compliance standards?

DGL Group's Bulk Transport Division is seeking a Driver Trainer & Compliance Supervisor based in Port Kembla.

This hands-on role combines driver training and competency assessment with load restraint and tarping training, practical audits and transport compliance oversight. You will work closely with drivers and operational leaders to build capability, identify gaps and follow through on corrective actions.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Bulk, you will support new and existing drivers through practical training, assessment and ongoing coaching.

Alongside your training responsibilities, you will monitor compliance requirements, conduct audits and help maintain accurate driver and vehicle records. This role suits someone who can build credibility with drivers, clearly explain expectations and balance practical work with accurate reporting and follow-up.

Your key responsibilities

Driver training and assessment

- Deliver driver induction, practical training, competency assessments and refresher coaching.
- Identify individual training needs and coordinate development activities with operations.
- Demonstrate and reinforce safe vehicle operation, company procedures and site requirements.
- Prepare clear assessment reports and maintain accurate training and competency records.

Load restraint, tarping and audits

- Deliver practical load restraint and tarping training, including demonstrations and competency assessments.




- Assess drivers' ability to apply appropriate load restraint and tarping methods for the task.
- Conduct load restraint and tarping audits against applicable requirements and company procedures.
- Document findings, identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions and follow-up training.
- Check that corrective actions have been completed and maintain accurate audit records.

Transport compliance

- Monitor and support compliance with applicable Heavy Vehicle National Law, Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management requirements.
- Review work diary and fatigue records, including electronic records where applicable, and follow up missing or inconsistent information.
- Maintain compliance registers covering driver licences, vehicle registrations, permits and accreditation documentation.
- Monitor expiry dates and follow up outstanding requirements with drivers, schedulers, management and external providers.
- Support incident documentation, compliance reporting and audit preparation.
- Promptly escalte potential breaches, non-compliance and safety concerns to the relevant manager.

What you’ll bring

- At least two years' experience in a similar role within an operational transport and logistics business.
- Demonstrated hands-on load restraint and tarping skills,



with the ability to explain and demonstrate correct practices.
- Proven ability to deliver load restraint and tarping training and assess driver competency.
- Experience conducting load restraint and tarping audits, documenting findings and following through on corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver effective driver training, assess competency and prepare clear reports.
- Strong working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and relevant National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) modules.
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and reinforce safety and compliance expectations.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Highly regarded

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
- Experience in bulk transport operations.

Why consider this role?

- Use your practical transport experience to develop and support other drivers.
- Enjoy variety across hands-on training, coaching, audits and compliance activities.
- Work closely with operational leaders to improve consistency and address training needs.
- Make a direct contribution to safe, productive and compliant bulk transport operations.

Additional requirements

Some out-of-hours work will be required, and travel to other sites may be required.

The recruitment process will include a driver history check and pre-employment medical assessment.

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