Full Time, Ongoing
$89,019 - $97,694 Per Year, Plus Super
Location: Darwin Robertson Barracks
* 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 THE ROLE
Ready for a career change that gives you back your nights and weekends? Step into a role where your skills make a real impact. At Wodonga TAFE, we’re seeking passionate professionals to join us as DMPT Driver Instructors, delivering world-class training to Army personnel.
This is your chance to work with some of the most advanced military vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz G Wagons, Rheinmetall 40M, HX77 trucks, and trailers—with opportunities to expand into other variants. Based at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, you’ll be part of a team that sets the benchmark for driver excellence. Your focus? Safety, efficiency, and professionalism—helping shape confident, capable drivers who serve our nation.
Unlike traditional truck driving roles, this position offers:
* Structured hours-rarely overnight stays, no weekend work, Say goodbye to long haul driving.
* Home most nights-your personal time is yours again providing a balanced lifestyle.
* Active, engaging work-not stuck in a cab all day, enjoy fresh air, sunshine.
* Time outdoors-enjoy the sunshine while delivering practical training.
Selected Duties:
* Deliver engaging, high-quality training and assessments aligned with AQF standards and Wodonga TAFE values.
* Maintain accurate training records and uphold compliance with AQTF/Deed/Contract requirements.
* Foster a respectful, inclusive learning environment while promoting continuous improvement.
* Support learners to achieve outcomes that matter—both for them and for Australia’s defence capability.
ABOUT YOU
Skills & Experience
Your values align to ours - Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.
* 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 Driver’s Licence
* Heavy Combination Licence or willingness to obtain prior to commencement, at their own expense.
* Commitment to completion of TAEASS412, TLIM0011 and other requirements of the Assistant Driving Instructors course.
* Desirable: Transport industry experience.
ABOUT US
Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE) was established on 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, improving access and 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, capability uplift and long-term regional benefit.
With more than 1,100 employees and 14,800 students, NVITAFE plays a critical role in supporting learners, industry and 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 Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
APPLY NOW
If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Michael Heath, Manager DMPT for a confidential conversation at 0467 965 *** or ******@. For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 14 June 2026. Interviews will be conducted prior to application closing date, and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.
At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.