Interstate Driver – Heavy Haulage

About the role

Big Chief Hire is seeking an experienced Interstate Driver to join its Burton Head Office. This full‑time position involves transporting vehicles, heavy machinery, plant and oversized freight across interstate routes throughout Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Safely transport vehicles, plant, machinery and other freight on interstate routes, including both in‑gauge and over‑dimensional loads.
• Operate road trains, conduct pre‑start checks and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Load, unload and secure freight using correct load‑restraint procedures and operate mobile plant where required.
• Comply with HVNL, NHVR regulations, OSOM permits, mass and dimension requirements, and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Manage fatigue in line with fatigue‑management requirements and complete all transport documentation.

Required profile

• Current MC licence with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Proven road‑train experience and prior interstate heavy‑haul transport.
• Experience with both over‑dimensional and in‑gauge freight; float experience is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of NHVR regulations, load‑restraint requirements and fatigue management.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment medical and work independently with a safety‑focused attitude.

Required skills

• MC licence (heavy vehicle).
• Road‑train operation.
• Load‑restraint procedures for heavy haulage.
• Mobile plant operation for loading and unloading.

What we offer

• Full‑time, secure employment with a variety of interstate routes and freight types.
• Modern heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Supportive, growing team within a nationally recognised automotive group.
• Opportunities to work across vehicle, plant and heavy‑haul transport.