Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE – Darwin NT

Leadandmentoradynamicteam delivering critical driver training for the Australian Defence Force

Shape high-quality training programs across heavy and military vehicle platforms

Build your leadership career in a role with genuine operational impact

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lead a dynamic team supporting the Australian Defence Force!

Mentor talent, enhance skills, and foster key relationships with Wodonga TAFE and DefenceTroopCommand.

Based at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, this is your opportunity to lead and develop a team of civilian driver trainers delivering critical training and assessment to AustralianDefenceForce personnel.You’llset the pace for day-to-day operations, build trainer capability, coordinate people and resources, and ensure every program is delivered safely, professionally and to thehigh standardsexpected byDefence.

Working under the broad guidance of the Manager Driver Machinery Plant Training,you’llbe a key link between Wodonga TAFE andDefence—building strong stakeholder relationships, driving continuousimprovementand helping shape smarter, more effective training for the future.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in thisvital area!

Selected Duties:

- Oversee daily trainer operations, including staff induction, training, and compliance with health and safety policies.
- Collaborate with the DMPT Senior Instructor and Darwin Troop Commandon performance reviews and develop personalised training plans for each trainer.
- Ensure training programs meet Defence and AQF standards whilemaintainingprofessional delivery andaccuratedocumentation.
- Forecast and book resources and facilities, ensuring cost-effective training delivery andoptimaltrainer-to-student ratios.

ABOUT YOU

Skills & Experience

Yourvaluesalign to ours -Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.

Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to gain andmaintaina Baseline Security Clearance

Holds a valid Certificate IV in Training and Assessment,



with a minimum of fiveyears experiencein the transport industry or otherwise enrolled inor willing to completeCertificate IV in Training and Assessment and progressing towards achievement within 18 Monthsand have5yearstrainingexperience in the transport industry.

Current Heavy Combination (HC) Licence held for at least 12 months.

Proven leadership,communicationand stakeholder engagement skills.

Current Australian Driver Licence.

ABOUT US

Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE) wasestablishedon 1 January 2026 following the amalgamation of GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE, bringing the two organisations together under a single, unified governance and operating framework.

NVITAFE strengthens vocational education across Northern Victoria by expanding course offerings, improvingaccessand creating more choice for students and industry. While GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE continue to deliver training through their trusted local brands, NVITAFE provides the shared leadership, funding and strategic direction that enables alignment, capabilityupliftand long-term regional benefit.

With more than 1,100 employees and 14,800 students, NVITAFE plays a critical role in supporting learners,industryand communities across regional Victoria.

Strong governance underpins our ability to deliver high-quality vocational education and training for the communities we serve.

You can learn more about NVITAFE by visiting our website:www.nvitafe.edu.au

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Protected Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

APPLY NOW

Applications close:11:59 pm Sunday26July2026. Interviewsmaybe conducted prior to application closingdateand the position may be filled if a successful candidate isidentified.

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📌 Team Leader Darwin (Northern Territory)
🏢 Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE
📍 Northern Territory