Full time Ongoing
Location: Puckapunyal Military Area
Salary: $82,109 - $86,821 per annum plus superannuation (PACCT Level 5.1-5.3, Victorian TAFE PACCT Staff Agreement 2025).

· 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 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

Join our dynamic team at NVITAFE as a Driver Instructor with our Driver Machinery Plant Training (DMPT) team! You'll lead cutting-edge transport training for Army personnel, focusing on Mercedes Benz G Wagons, 40M and HX77 vehicles, with opportunities to train on other military vehicle variants.

Based at our Defence site at Puckapunyal Military Area, you’ll deliver top-notch training that emphasises safety, efficiency, and professionalism. Be a part of a leading provider of corporate driver excellence, renowned for its impactful national and international programs.

Training courses and assessment are delivered in accordance with continuous improvement framework, AQF standards and Transport values, direction, and code of conduct.

Selected Duties:

- Specific performance targets in line with these accountabilities will be negotiated as part of the Institute’s performance planning and review process.

- Maintain excellence in customer service, a respectful and inclusive attitude to diversity,



and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

- Assist to deliver training courses and perform assessments to meet identified learning outcomes for clients and learners.

- Assist to complete training and assessment records in accordance with AQTF/Deed/Contract standards and regulatory requirements.

- Assist to conduct training programs in a professional manner and in accordance with AQTF/Deed/Contract standards and Wodonga Institute of TAFE procedures.

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

About you

You will bring:

Essential:

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

- 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.

- Full Drivers Licence.

- Heavy Rigid Licence.

Desirable:

· Transport industry experience.

· 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 three months of commencement or 30 days if a Defence position).

- a current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application).

- a current driver's licence where required.

- evidence of right to work in Australia / Australian citizenship.

Why join us?





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.

An inclusive employer

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 staff must complete Child Secure Training and obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

How to apply

To download the Position Description or submit your application, please visit the NVITAFE Careers website: https://www.nvitafe.edu.au/careers

If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Brad Dunstan, Senior Team Leader Puckapunyal, for a confidential conversation at 02 •••• •188 or [email protected].

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 30 August 2026.

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

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