Are you a woman with a background of, or connection/interest, to migrant, asylum seeker or refugee experiences?
Do you speak a language other than English?
Have you had a full Australian driving licence for 5 years or more?
Would you like a job that helps others?
Are you ready to learn current skills and get a driving instructor qualification?
If you said yes to these questions, you might be the person we are looking for!
Allara Drives is Canberra's first social enterprise driving school run by Allara Collective, with funding from the ACT Government, Snow Foundation, AMP Foundation, and support from Mill House Ventures.
Our driving school is open to everyone, with a special focus on helping people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds by offering low-cost driving lessons.
This job is a targeted role.
It is only open to women under Section 42 of the Discrimination Act **** (ACT).
This is to support equality and diversity in our workplace.
We welcome applications from women who:
have personal experience with migration, resettlement, or seeking asylum
want to support and empower their community
can bring cultural understanding, language skills, or community connections
are willing to learn, even if they don't have formal qualifications
What you'll do
Teach people how to drive with 1-on-1 lessons around Canberra
Help people from different backgrounds gain independence through driving
Learn new skills and get a professional driving instructor qualification
You need to have:
Good English communication (speaking, reading, and writing) skills
Another language besides English (preferred but not essential)
Held a full Australian licence for at least 5 years




A safe driving record and good understanding of road rules
Be reliable and on time
You will also need to agree to work with Allara Drives as a full-time employee for at least 12 months after training
You do NOT need:
Teaching or driver training experience
Work experience in Australia
Your own car (we provide one with special controls) which you will need to collect and return the car to Turner before and after your lessons
What we offer
We will pay for you to get your instructor qualification, including:
Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (TLI*****) and Assess Competence unit (TAEASS412)
Public liability insurance
Accreditation with the ACT Government and/or NSW Government
Other requirements before you start training which include:
o Passing a driver health check (appointment with a GP)
o Show your licence history (5 years)
o Have or get a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card
o Get a National Police Check
After you are qualified
You'll work full time for Allara Drives under the Miscellaneous Award **** (MA******), Level 3 pay ($*****/hour)
We cover all car, fuel, and lesson costs
You'll work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values your background
How to apply
Send your CV (maximum 2 pages, include 1 referee we can call) and a short cover letter (maximum 1 page) to: ******
In your letter, please answer two questions:
1. Why do you want to be a driving instructor?
2. Why do you think you'd be good at it?
Use the subject line:
"Driving Instructor Application – (Your Name)"
Include any references or documents that support your application.
Key details
We accept applications on a rolling basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Questions?
Email: ******

📌 Accredited Driving Instructor (Paid Training Available) (Canberra)
🏢 Allara Drives
📍 Canberra