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 wide-ranging 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 team-oriented 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 a

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