[Oswald]

Hi,
We are thinking about moving to Queensland, Australia, and I am an experienced HGV driver. Does anyone knows how easy it is to get HGV jobs in Australia and if I will need to sit new tests or is my UK license valid?
Thanks.

[Cliff]

You will need to get a Queensland license. You will be allowed a car driving license based on your UK driving license but not heavy goods. Queensland transport has info on the types of license and the fees http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Licensing/Driver_licence/Getting_a_licence/Heavy_vehicle/Licence_classes_and_codes/ and http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Licensing/Driver_licence/Getting_a_licence/Heavy_vehicle/Licence_fees

Driving schools in Brisbane http://www.olympicdrivingschool.com.au/Heavy-Vehicles.php?PHPSESSID=a6f46dca66dfd8c7dd11b5493ac 1df77

[Cliff]

More info:

To obtain a Light Rigid License you must:

* Hold an open or provisional C Class license for at least 12 months continuously
* Pass a Heavy Vehicle written test with Queensland Transport
* Pay a test booking fee to Queensland Transport
* Pass a Queensland Transport practical driving test

To obtain a Medium Rigid License you must:

* Hold an open or provisional C Class license for at least 12 months continuously
* Pass a Heavy Vehicle written test with Queensland Transport
* Pay a test booking fee to Queensland Transport
* Pass a Queensland Transport practical driving test

To obtain a Heavy Rigid License you must:

* Hold an open or provisional C Class license for at least 2 years continuously or held a LR or MR for 1 year continuously
* Pass a Heavy Vehicle written test with Queensland Transport
* Pay a test booking fee to Queensland Transport
* Pass a Queensland Transport practical driving test
* You must have prior experience in driving a manual motor vehicle, as a prerequisite to starting driver training in heavy vehicles

[Oswald]

Thanks. I will check out the links.

[Cliff]

You could try contacting haulage firms direct and see if they are recruiting....

http://www.rapidhaulage.com.au/
http://www.gkrtransport.com.au/

[Richard]

Hi,

I take it you have your residence/visa sorted out already as truck drivers are not on the critical skills list or is an occupation in demand at the moment.

[Oswald]

Yes I know. My wife is a nurse and is the main applicant. I would still like to drive for a living once we are in Aus.