Purtill's Nursery - Delivery Driver
Company
Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria
Location
Caulfield East, Victoria, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
24 days ago
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Job Description
Purtell's Nursery27.03.2026Delivery DriverWe’re looking for a reliable, part time delivery driver to join our friendly team on an ongoing basis!RequirementsCurrent Heavy Rigid LicenceReliable, Punctual, and safety focusedComfortable with lifting and manual handlingAble to work both independently and within a teamAbout The RoleRotating Fortnightly ShiftsWeek 1 – Tuesday, Thursday & FridayWeek 2 – Thursday & FridayWeek 3 & 4 – Days OffOptional extra hours available working in the nursery, lawn mowing and odd jobs to make up full time hours Deliveries are across Bendigo, Melbourne and Geelong Delivering seedlings and potted colour, with regular lifting and manual handling involvedHow To ApplySend you CV and covering letter to [email protected]
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What is the national minimum wage for truck and delivery drivers in Australia from July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the national minimum wage for driver roles is AU$25.10 per hour as of 1 July 2026 for award-covered positions. Full-time drivers receive an additional 25% loading for overtime beyond 38 hours per week under the Road Transport and Distribution Award. Casual drivers must be paid a minimum 25% casual loading on top of the base rate.
What visa is required for international applicants seeking driver jobs in Australia in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, international drivers must hold a valid Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 or 462) with work rights listed for occupation code 733111. Applicants need a skills assessment and employer sponsorship before arrival, with processing taking 31 to 90 days as of January 2026.
What experience and licence are needed to qualify for heavy vehicle driver positions in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, applicants require a current Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) licence issued by a state road authority plus at least 12 months of recent driving experience in the past 3 years. No formal education qualification is mandated but a valid medical certificate renewed every 5 years is compulsory.
How many hours per week and how much annual leave do drivers receive under Australian awards in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time drivers work a maximum of 38 ordinary hours per week plus reasonable overtime under the Road Transport Award. Employees accrue 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year plus 10 days of personal leave, with leave loading of 17.5% paid on annual leave taken after 1 January 2026.
