Heavy Combination (HC) Driver – Launceston Depot ( Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd )
- Permanent, full-time with a reliable operator
- Structured Wed-Sun roster, consistent hours
- Inclusive, equal opportunity workplace
Permanent HC (Heavy Combination) Driver based Launceston — Wed–Sun roster. PUD of general/express freight across Tasmania, loading/unloading, secure load restraint. Safety-focused, professional role.
Heavy Combination Driver – Hobart
Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd
Hobart TAS
Permanent, Full-time
Posted: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/03/2026
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Hobart, TAS
Job Category: Heavy Combination Driver, Transport & Logistics
About Strait Link
Strait Link has a proud history as a vital link in the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. As an end-to-end logistics provider, everyday our people – on our vessels, at ports, at our depots and warehouses, and in our trucks and offices – play a vital role connecting Tasmanian businesses and communities.
Through daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and Port of Burnie in Tasmania, our world-class ships connect the Tasmanian economy and communities with customers, suppliers and markets across Australia and, in turn, the world.
Job Description
About the Role
Strait Link is looking for an experienced HC Driver to join our Launceston depot on a permanent, full-time basis.
This role operates on a Wednesday to Sunday roster, offering consistent, structured work with a reliable operator that keeps Tasmania connected to the mainland every day.
You’ll be completing pick-up and delivery of general and express freight across the region. This is hands-on PUD work where safety, presentation and reliability matter.
Our drivers represent Strait Link on the road and at customer sites, so professionalism and pride in the job are essential.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
– Pick up and deliver general and express freight safely and on time
– Load and unload freight, ensuring correct restraint and safe handling
– Complete scanning and Proof of Delivery accurately
– Follow all road laws, site requirements and company safety procedures
– Manage manifests, freight paperwork and documentation
– Maintain presentation of vehicle and equipment
– Communicate clearly with customers and depot teams
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
– Current HC Licence (manual preferred)
– Minimum 2 years’ HC driving experience
– Experience in pick-up and delivery work
– Strong understanding of load restraint requirements
– Experience using Load Restraint Systems & equipment
– Knowledge of National Transport Commission Load Restraint Guidelines
– Experience with radio communication systems advantageous
– Professional, reliable and safety-focused
You take pride in your driving, respect your equipment and understand that safety and service go hand in hand.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Job Tags:HC Licence, HOBART, Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver, Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd.
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