Driving and Transport

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

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

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

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

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

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 Beginner

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in driving and transport

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,800
  • 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
+ 6 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 + 6 more
TLI40324

Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $4,800
  • 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
$3,795
  • 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
+ 17 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
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
5 - 24 months
$0 - $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
$0 - $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
+ 4 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 + 4 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.
Shotfirer Mining Supervisor Compliance Officer
Logistics Coordinator Fleet Controller
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shotfirer Mining Supervisor Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator Fleet Controller + 2 more

Bachelor of Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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 Public Health Officer Health Service Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver Renal Care Nurse Orthoptist Podiatrist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic
+ 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
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • 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
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driving Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driving Instructor

Bachelor of Aviation Management
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $75,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Traffic Controller Aviation Manager Commercial Pilot
Airport Operations Manager Bus Driver Multi-Crew Pilot Aviation Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Traffic Controller Aviation Manager Commercial Pilot Airport Operations Manager Bus Driver Multi-Crew Pilot Aviation Consultant + 4 more
TLIF0006

Administer a Fatigue Risk Management System
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $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
$0 - $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
$0 - $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
$0 - $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
TLIF0009

Ensure the Safety of Transport Activities (Chain of Responsibility)
Distance, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fleet Manager Logistics Coordinator Transport Manager
Operations Manager Transport Scheduler Warehouse Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fleet Manager Logistics Coordinator Transport Manager Operations Manager Transport Scheduler Warehouse Supervisor + 3 more
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