DMPT Driver Instructor Townsville

Northern Victoria Institute Of TAFE; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

NVITAFE in Townsville (Lavarack Barracks) invites applicants to join Defence Driver Training, delivering classroom and practical instruction on heavy military vehicles to Army personnel, focusing on safety and operational excellence.

You'll assess driver competency, coach learners to meet Defence standards, and contribute to national frameworks while working within a supportive team that values flexibility and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom and practical driver training to Defence personnel in accordance with approved Defence, Industry and Wodonga TAFE standards and frameworks.
• Conduct on-road and off-road driver assessments, providing constructive feedback and coaching to develop safe, competent and confident drivers.
• Promote a strong safety culture by complying with WHS requirements, applying appropriate PPE, and actively contributing to risk management and incident prevention.
• Identify learner and program improvement opportunities, contributing to the ongoing development of training resources, delivery methods and assessment practices.
• Adapt training approaches to suit diverse learning needs while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and operational effectiveness.
• Build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and Defence stakeholders through clear communication, collaboration and professionalism.
• Maintain regulatory fitness to drive and ensure all training and assessment activities meet legislative and organisational compliance requirements.
• Represent Wodonga TAFE with integrity, professionalism and accountability while contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture.

Job description

Northern Victoria Institute Of TAFE – Townsville QLD

Turn your heavy vehicle experience into a rewarding training career Train Army personnel on specialised military vehicles at Lavarack Barracks Enjoy varied work, flexible rostering, ADOs and great employee benefits

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 Lavarack Barracks in Townsville,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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team at an exciting time in the evolution of NVITAFE.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Therolerequirestheabilityto:

• Stand,walk,andsitforextendedperiods.
• Repeatedlyenterandexitheavyvehicles.
• Operatetoolsandequipment associated with heavy vehicle training.

About you

You will bring:

• CommitmenttocompletingTAEASS412,TLIM0011andotherrequirementsoftheAssistant Driving Instructors course within work time.
• MustbeanAustralianCitizentobeabletoobtainandmaintainaBaselineSecurityClearance.
• QLDDriver’sLicencewithminimumHRendorsementwith12monthsHRdrivingexperience.
• WillingtoobtainaHeavyCombinationLicencewithinatimeframestipulatedoncontract acceptance.
• Heavy Combination licence.

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.