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.
Apply now and join Strait Link — keeping Tasmania moving, every day.
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 and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.