DMPT Driver Instructor Enoggera

Northern Victoria Institute Of TAFE; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Career growth

Learning opportunities & more

Job summary

Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, QLD, is recruiting for a Defence Driver Training instructor to deliver engaging classroom and practical training to Army personnel operating military vehicles. The role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and professionalism within a supportive team.

Based at Enoggera, youll join a national Defence driver training team, delivering training aligned with AQF and Defence requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian citizen eligible for Baseline Security Clearance.
• Ability to undertake pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom and practical driver training to Defence personnel in accordance with Defence, Industry and NVITAFE standards.
• Conduct on-road and off-road driver assessments, providing constructive feedback to develop safe, competent and confident drivers.
• Promote safety by complying with WHS requirements and PPE usage, and contribute to risk management and incident prevention.
• Identify learner and program improvement opportunities, contributing to training resources and assessment methods.
• Adapt training to diverse learners while maintaining high safety, professionalism and operational effectiveness.

Job description

Northern Victoria Institute Of TAFE – Enoggera QLD

Salary: $82109 - $86,821 per annum plus superannuation (PACCT Level 5.1-5.3, Victorian TAFE PACCT Staff Agreement 2025). Commencing salary will be determined in accordance with the Agreement, based on the successful applicant's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Impart your skills and knowledge to others while working in a dynamic team

Work hours vary providing some flexibility in rostering, plus ADO's

Fitness passport, career growth, learning opportunities & more

About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE)

At Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE), we're building one connected organisation while continuing to deliver high-quality training and skills through the trusted GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands.

NVITAFE operates across 11 campuses in Northern Victoria, and across a further 12 sites nationally to deliver training to the Australian Defence Force.

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, with more than 1,000 employees and in excess of 14,000 students, we're investing in our people, our capability, and the future of vocational education.

Every day, our people contribute to helping learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to transform their lives.

About the role

DeliverprofessionaltrainingforArmypersonnelonmilitaryvehicles,focusingonsafetyand efficiency. Be part of a leading team in driver excellence.

Based at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera,you'lljoin Wodonga TAFE'sDefenceDriver Training team, delivering engaging classroom and practical instruction to Army personneloperatingMercedes-Benz G Wagons, MAN 40M, HX77 vehicles and associated trailers.You'llalso have opportunities to develop your capability acrossadditionalmilitary vehicle platforms.

Working within an experienced and supportive team,you'llassess driver competency, coach learners to achieveDefencestandards and help deliver nationallyrecogniseddriver training thatemphasisessafety, operationalexcellenceand professionalism. As part of one of Australia's leading providers ofDefencedriver training,you'llcontribute to programs that have a significant national and international impact.

Training and assessment are deliveredin accordance withDefencerequirements, the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Wodonga TAFE's commitment to continuous improvement,qualityand professional standards.

Unlike traditional truck driving roles, this position offers:

Structured hours-rarely overnight stays, no weekend work, Say goodbye to long haul driving.

Home most nights-your personal time is yours again providing a balanced lifestyle.

Active, engaging work-not stuck in a cab all day, enjoy fresh air, sunshine.

Time outdoors-enjoy the sunshine while delivering practical training.

Selected Duties:

Deliver high-quality classroom and practical driver training toDefencepersonnelinaccordancewithapprovedDefence, Industry and Wodonga TAFE standards and frameworks.

Conduct on-road and off-road driver assessments, providing constructive feedback and coaching to develop safe,competentand confident drivers.

Promote a strong safety culture bycomplying withWHS requirements, applyingappropriate PPE, and actively contributing to risk management and incident prevention.

Identifylearner and program improvement opportunities, contributing to the ongoing development of training resources, deliverymethodsand assessment practices.

Adapt training approaches to suit diverse learning needs whilemaintaininghigh standardsof safety,professionalismand operational effectiveness.

Build positive relationships with learners,colleaguesandDefencestakeholders through clear communication,collaborationand professionalism.

Maintain regulatory fitness to drive and ensure all training and assessment activities meet legislative andorganisationalcompliance requirements.

Represent Wodonga TAFE with integrity, professionalism and accountability whilecontributing to a positive, high-performingteamculture.

PhysicalRequirements:

Therolerequirestheabilityto:

Stand,walk,andsitforextendedperiods.

Repeatedlyenterandexitheavyvehicles.

Workinphysicallydemandingconditions,includinglifting,bending,andkneeling.

About you

You will bring:

Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Must be able to undertake a pre-employment medical.

QLDDriver’sLicencewithminimumHRendorsementwith12monthsHRdrivingexperience

Willing to obtain a Heavy Combination Licence with a timeframe stipulated on contract acceptance, at your own expense.

Commitment to completion of TAEASS412, TLIM0011 and other requirements of the Assistant Driving Instructors course.

Transport industry experience.

We recognise that applicants may not meet every criterion listed in a Position Description. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in the role and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll need

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

A current National Police Check (issued within 30 days of commencement)

A current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application)

A current driver's licence where required.

Must be able to undertake a pre-employment medical.

Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to gain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Working at NVITAFE means being part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

We offer:

a supportive and collaborative workplace culture

professional learning and development opportunities

meaningful work that supports students, industry and our communities

the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs.

We support flexible work arrangements and, where operationally appropriate, may offer options such as flexible start and finish times, hybrid work, part-time arrangements, job sharing or other flexible work options.

NVITAFE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, NVITAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staffmustcomplete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Interviews may be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.