Driving Instructor – Drive for Life Program
SCHADS Level 4 | Bundaberg | Part Time 30.4 Hours
Help young people find freedom, confidence, and independence. Join a program that genuinely changes lives. The Drive for Life initiative empowers young people facing vulnerability or disadvantage by helping them gain the skills, supervised hours, and confidence needed to achieve their driver's licence.
We're seeking a passionate Driving Instructor who believes in the power of opportunity, enjoys working with young people, and wants to make a real difference in the Bundaberg community.
In this role, you'll guide participants through every step of their learning journey—from their first assessment to the moment they're ready for their Provisional licence—while building strong community partnerships that help the program thrive.
How You'll Make An Impact
* Conduct client intakes and assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and meaningful referrals.
* Plan, organise, and deliver driving lessons while monitoring each participant's progress.
* Create personalised lesson plans that build confidence, capability, and safe driving habits.
* Teach practical, real‐world driving skills across a variety of road environments.
* Represent the Drive for Life program with professionalism when engaging with internal teams, community organisations, and external agencies.
* Promote the program to youth services and community groups to expand its reach.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including TMR centres.
* Support program sustainability by identifying referral pathways and partnership opportunities.
* Maintain accurate records of client activities, lesson outcomes, and administrative tasks.
* Manage booking schedules and ensure all administration is completed to a high standard.
* Support WHS and contract compliance through effective documentation management.
* Coordinate online TMR bookings for students.
What You Will Bring
* Strong planning, organisational, problem‐solving, and evaluation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
* Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics – Car Driving Instruction or currently undertaking this qualification (highly regarded).
* Warm, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with young people and stakeholders.
* Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
What We Offer
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
* Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days).
* Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on‐the‐job skills and proficiency.
* Rewarding and fulfilling purpose‐driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
About Us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most‐loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
How To Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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