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What this job is
An articulated truck driver operates large multi-axle vehicles consisting of a prime mover and one or more trailers, transporting freight across long distances on Australian roads. The role involves planning routes, managing vehicle maintenance, complying with fatigue and safety regulations, and securing loads according to load restraint standards. Drivers work independently or as part of fleet operations, often crossing state borders and managing tight delivery schedules.
Pay
A$1,960 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adhere to transportation work schedulecore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Delivery Schedulingcore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Driver and Courier Liaisoncore
- Freight Coordinationcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Customer Order Tracking
- Goods Receipt Processing
- Supplier Communication
- Workload Self-Management