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In Australia, a full time HGV Driver generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen stable employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 137,200 people employed as a HGV Driver in Australia, compared to 135,400 five years ago. HGV Drivers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a HGV Driver, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Driving Operations. This course covers a range of topics including fatigue management strategies, map reading and navigation, loading and unloading safety and completing relevant documentation. A Certificate III in Driving Operations may also be appropriate.
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HGV Driver careers
A HGV Driver transports goods in a truck or other heavy vehicle. You might perform safety checks on your vehicle and fill out relevant documents before leaving a destination. HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) Drivers, or Lorry Drivers, prepare trucks for loading and ensure goods are properly secured and meet load limitation requirements. You might transport goods within your local area or drive larger distances including interstate.
HGV Drivers should be highly skilled and able to manoeuvre vehicles into various loading and unloading locations. It’s important that you focus on safety and can meet your obligations with aspects such as speed, fatigue and delivering goods on time. HGV Drivers may work irregular hours and often spend long periods of time away from home.
