Driving and Transport

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

HGV Driver

A HGV Driver transports goods using heavy vehicles, performing safety checks, securing loads, and ensuring timely deliveries, often working irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Bus Driver

A Bus Driver transports passengers on scheduled routes, ensuring timely arrivals while providing excellent customer service and safety.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Truck Driver

A Truck Driver operates heavy vehicles to transport goods, ensuring safety, adhering to transport laws, and managing loading and unloading tasks.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Fleet Manager

A Fleet Manager oversees vehicle operations, organises schedules, ensures maintenance and repairs, and manages administrative tasks efficiently.

Avg yearly income $112,840
Skill level Beginner

Fleet Controller

A Fleet Controller oversees the daily operations of a vehicle fleet, managing schedules, driver teams, maintenance, and ensuring service efficiency.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Transport Scheduler

A Transport Scheduler coordinates transport timetables, ensuring operational efficiency while solving problems and communicating effectively with teams.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Tram Driver

A Tram Driver operates trams to transport passengers safely, adhering to schedules while ensuring compliance with traffic signals and safety procedures.

Avg yearly income $70,980
Skill level Beginner

Monorail Operator

A Monorail Operator transports passengers on a set route, ensuring safety, following procedures, maintaining schedules, and responding to changing conditions.

Avg yearly income $66,560
Skill level Beginner

Driving Instructor

A Driving Instructor teaches learner drivers to safely operate vehicles, preparing them for tests while demonstrating patience and strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Forklift Driver

A Forklift Driver operates forklifts in various settings, moving products for storage and shipping while ensuring safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $64,480
Skill level Beginner

Fuel Tanker Driver

A Fuel Tanker Driver transports fuel, follows safety protocols, manages documents, and drives long distances, often working irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $75,192
Skill level Beginner

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Driver

A Non‑Emergency Patient Transport Driver assists patients to and from care, ensuring safe travel and basic support during transit.

Avg yearly income $58,968
Skill level Beginner

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Officer

A Non-Emergency Patient Transport Officer safely transfers patients, ensuring comfort and care during non-urgent medical transport.

Avg yearly income $59,540
Skill level Beginner

Patient Transporter

A Patient Transporter moves patients safely between care settings, ensuring comfort, safety and support throughout their journey.

Avg yearly income $56,732
Skill level Unknown

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Driver

A NEMT Driver safely transports patients, assists with mobility and ensures health protocol compliance.

Avg yearly income $41,860
Skill level Beginner

Driving Examiner

A Driving Examiner tests learner drivers to ensure they meet safety, skill, and legal standards for obtaining a driver’s licence.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Street Sweeper Driver

A Street Sweeper Driver operates vehicles to clean roads and public spaces, ensuring safe, tidy and well-maintained environments.

Avg yearly income $71,240
Skill level Beginner

Taxi Driver

A Taxi Driver transports passengers safely, follows road rules, and provides reliable, customer-focused transport services.

Avg yearly income $53,768
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in driving and transport

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT31120

Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Driver Medical Transport Officer Patient Escort
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Officer Patient Transporter Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Driver Patient Transport Officer Ambulance Transport Attendant Volunteer Ambulance Driver
+ 6 more
TLI40324

Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
Online
15 months
$4,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Transport Scheduler Logistics Planner Logistics Officer
Logistics Administrator Logistics Manager Warehouse Manager Inventory Controller Inventory Planner Logistics Coordinator Fleet Manager Logistics Specialist
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Transport Scheduler Logistics Planner Logistics Officer Logistics Administrator Logistics Manager Warehouse Manager Inventory Controller Inventory Planner Logistics Coordinator Fleet Manager Logistics Specialist + 8 more
TLI50224

Diploma of Logistics
Online
24 months
$4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Specialist Supply and Distribution Manager Logistics Coordinator
Airport Operations Manager Fleet Manager Fleet Controller Logistics Administrator Pick Packer Industrial Engineer Inventory Controller Customs Broker Transport Scheduler Warehouse Supervisor Warehouse Leading Hand Ground Operations Supervisor Trade Manager Logistics Planner Inventory Planner Fuel Tanker Driver Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Manager Supply Chain Manager Transport Manager Logistics Supervisor
+ 21 more
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$848 - $16,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Fleet Manager Bus Driver
Dump Truck Operator Fleet Controller Forklift Driver Fuel Tanker Driver Livestock Transporter Tour Driver Street Sweeper Driver Taxi Driver
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Fleet Manager Bus Driver Dump Truck Operator Fleet Controller Forklift Driver Fuel Tanker Driver Livestock Transporter Tour Driver Street Sweeper Driver Taxi Driver + 8 more
TLI21221

Certificate II in Driving Operations
On Campus, Online
6 months
$2,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HGV Driver
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HGV Driver
AUR40116

Certificate IV in Automotive Management
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 24 months
$1,895 - $5,244
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fleet Manager Service Manager Workshop Manager
Parts Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fleet Manager Service Manager Workshop Manager Parts Manager + 1 more
AUR50116

Diploma of Automotive Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$2,890 - $22,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parts Manager Workshop Manager Service Manager
Fleet Manager Sales Manager Customer Service Manager Small Business Owner Electric Vehicle Mechanic
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parts Manager Workshop Manager Service Manager Fleet Manager Sales Manager Customer Service Manager Small Business Owner Electric Vehicle Mechanic + 5 more
RII40220

Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
On Campus
14 weeks
$6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Supervisor Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator
Fleet Controller Shotfirer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Supervisor Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator Fleet Controller Shotfirer + 2 more

Bachelor of Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$26,250 - $107,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Health Officer Health Service Manager Health and Safety Manager
Bus Driver Renal Care Nurse Orthoptist Podiatrist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic Anatomist Sports Therapist Community Health Liaison Health Informatician Global Health Advisor Clinical Research Associate Community Nutritionist Vision Therapist Rehabilitation Consultant Clinical Facilitator Clinical Research Manager
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 years
$39,000 - $48,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$49,500 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Coordinator Logistics Manager Supply and Distribution Manager
Supply Chain Manager Supply Planner Warehouse Manager Procurement Specialist Inventory Planner Bus Driver Logistics Planner Airport Operations Manager
+ 8 more
TLI31421

Certificate III in Light Rail Driving
On Campus
6 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tram Driver
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tram Driver
TLI41222

Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$2,780 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driving Instructor Driving Examiner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driving Instructor Driving Examiner

Bachelor of Aviation Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$27,942 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Airport Operations Manager Air Traffic Controller Aviation Manager
Bus Driver Commercial Pilot Multi-Crew Pilot Aviation Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Airport Operations Manager Air Traffic Controller Aviation Manager Bus Driver Commercial Pilot Multi-Crew Pilot Aviation Consultant + 4 more
TLIF0006

Administer a Fatigue Risk Management System
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$155 - $699
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fleet Controller Logistics Manager Transport Manager
Transport Scheduler
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fleet Controller Logistics Manager Transport Manager Transport Scheduler + 1 more
TLIF0007

Manage a Fatigue Risk Management System
Blended
1 day
$899
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Manager Health and Safety Manager Operations Manager
Work Health and Safety Officer Safety Officer Fleet Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Manager Health and Safety Manager Operations Manager Work Health and Safety Officer Safety Officer Fleet Manager + 3 more
TLIF0014

Monitor the Safety of Transport Activities (Chain of Responsibility)
On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$295 - $699
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Transport Manager Logistics Manager Fleet Manager
Warehouse Manager Warehouse Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Transport Manager Logistics Manager Fleet Manager Warehouse Manager Warehouse Supervisor + 2 more
RIIHAN201E

Operate a Forklift
On Campus
1 day
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forklift Driver Warehouse Assistant Inventory Controller
Materials Handler Storeperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forklift Driver Warehouse Assistant Inventory Controller Materials Handler Storeperson + 2 more
RIIVEH202F

Operate a Medium Vehicle
On Campus
4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Road Maintenance Worker Vehicle Driver
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Road Maintenance Worker Vehicle Driver
TLIC4006

Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$2,500 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Linehaul Driver Fuel Tanker Driver Livestock Transporter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Linehaul Driver Fuel Tanker Driver Livestock Transporter
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More about driving and transport courses

Are you interested in exploring a rewarding career in the Driving and Transport sector? This industry offers diverse opportunities for individuals looking to make a difference in logistics, patient transport, and more. With 57 Driving and Transport courses available, including vocational education and training (VET), higher education, and short courses, you can find the perfect pathway to kickstart your career. Start your journey today by checking out the Driving and Transport courses available on our platform.

Whether you're a complete beginner or have prior experience, there are numerous courses to suit your needs. For newcomers, consider enrolling in the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport or the Licence to Drive A Heavy Rigid Vehicle. These courses, offered by reputable training providers like Swinburne University of Technology and 1 Stop Driving School, will equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in the transport industry.

For those with experience, advanced courses such as the Diploma of Logistics or the Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training can help elevate your career to new heights. Institutions like South Metropolitan TAFE and 1 Stop Training provide these qualifications, helping you progress in roles such as a Logistics Manager or a Truck Driver.

The Driving and Transport field is not only about driving and logistics but also about ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With courses such as the Apply Fatigue Management Strategies, you can learn to monitor and enhance the safety of transport activities. This is essential for job roles like a Transport Coordinator or Freight Handler and is invaluable for creating a safer work environment.

Networking and local training opportunities abound, making it easier to find your niche. Several on-campus providers, including CE and TLH, offer hands-on training that can aid in cultivating strong professional relationships within the community. This connectivity is beneficial as you explore roles such as Inventory Controller or Warehouse Manager, each of which offers rewarding aspects and a chance to develop your career further.

To summarise, whether you are starting from scratch or looking to build upon your existing qualifications, the Driving and Transport industry in Australia presents a wealth of opportunities. With the courses available at Courses.com.au, you can embark on a fulfilling journey that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Take the first step today, and set your course for a successful future in driving and transport.

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